Former England defender Matthew Upson has hailed the recent transfer decision made by Arsenal after the Gunners confirmed that they have tied down youngster Emile Smith-Rowe to a new contract via an official announcement. The 20-year-old midfield sensation was one of the best players at the Emirates last season and his fine performances saw him attract strong interest from a couple of clubs, especially in the Premier League. Aston Villa particularly tabled a bid to Arsenal for the player but the Gunners rejected it immediately as Mikel Arteta insisted that he wants the player to be a part of his