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Smith Rowe '100%' staying at Arsenal, says Arteta

The youngster was the subject of a sizable bid from Aston Villa that has been rebuffed

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is adamant that Emile Smith Rowe will not be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Smith-Rowe, 20, has become the focus of transfer attentions from Aston Villa since the window re-opened.

Despite the Villans' pursuit, Arsenal are not interested in a sale and rejected a £30m ($42m) bid for his service.

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What was said?

"Without a question. Yes. He will stay here. 100%," Arteta told reporters when asked about his young charge.