ARSENAL star Matt Smith is wanted by a host of Championship clubs including Millwall and Luton this summer.
The 21-year-old midfielder has came through the Gunners academy, where he has been since the age of just seven.
He has been loaned out to League One sides over the last few seasons including at Swindon and Charlton.
And after a spell at relegated Doncaster last year, a number of sides are looking to snap him up on a permanent deal.
It is understood Millwall and Luton have tracked his progress, and are targeting a bid ahead of the new campaign.
He has yet to feature for Arsenal’s first-team but was on the bench for the 2020 FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
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Smith made 43 appearances at Doncaster last season, but could not stop them from beating the drop into League Two.
He is currently on tour with the club in Germany, where Mikel Arteta is preparing his squad.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners agreed a fee of around £45m for the 25-year-old Brazilian striker, and got personal terms over the line.
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He signed a deal until 2027 and took their No9 shirt, while also earning around £250,000-a-week.
However, the North Londoners do not plan on stopping there in the transfer market and aim to splash the cash.
Arteta is still keen on bringing in Leeds winger Raphinha after having two bids rejected as he targets the Champions League.
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