Arsenal are facing increasing uncertainty over the future of Thomas Partey as the midfielder approaches the final ten days of his contract with the club. Despite a string of strong performances last season and a return to full fitness, the Gunners have yet to secure an agreement that would see him remain at the Emirates Stadium.
Initially tipped to leave last summer, Partey has since re-established himself as a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad. His recent form has convinced the club’s hierarchy of his value, leading to a renewed effort to retain him beyond the expiry of his current deal. Arsenal are also expected to add Martin Zubimendi to their midfield options during the current transfer window, yet that move has not diminished their desire to keep Partey in north London.
Contract Talks Facing Stalemate
Although both club and player are open to an extension, discussions have not progressed as hoped. Partey has agreed to enter negotiations, but a resolution appears far from imminent. The latest update suggests that talks have hit a significant roadblock.
As reported by the Daily Mail, negotiations between Arsenal and Partey have been lengthy but remain unproductive. The report highlights a considerable gap between the expectations of the two parties, raising doubts over whether an agreement can realistically be reached in the short time remaining.
Arsenal Risk Losing a Key Midfielder
The possibility of Partey departing as a free agent would leave Arsenal in a difficult position. With no deal currently in place, the club could be forced to revisit the transfer market in search of a replacement. This would likely come at a higher cost, particularly given the limited availability of top-quality midfielders during the summer window.
Losing a player of Partey’s calibre and experience without compensation would be a significant setback. While both sides are believed to want a positive outcome, the lack of tangible progress suggests that Arsenal must now prepare for the scenario in which Partey leaves the club. If no breakthrough is achieved soon, his departure will create an urgent need for reinforcements in the middle of the park.
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Move Skelly into midfield.
Rice/Zubamendi
Merino/Skelly
Odegard/Nwaneri
Hato new lb
Makes sense
This could be a catastrophic decision. Partey should start that game at Man Utd. Surely it’s cheaper to keep Partey on high wages rather than having to pay a signing fee as well as wages for a new player. I also don’t think we can find a squad player as good as Partey is, sure, we don’t even know yet if Zubimendi is as good as him, never mind the squad option
It’s doubtful that there will be another midfielder now that Zubimendi is secured.
The injury record is the issue mate
Catastrophic is an exaggeration don’t you think? In my opinion, the best version of Arsenal under Arteta was the second half of the 23/24 season. Arsenal was free scoring and defensively solid, yet that incredible 5 month run after the Dubai trip happened in the absence of Partey who was injured.The team has proved it can play without Partey.
Partey is an incredible player, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve always felt Jorginho got the most out of Rice. Our midfield should be built around Rice and that means getting players around him who get the best out of him and that isn’t Partey anymore.
Break on through,
You say keep Partey on high wages rather than having to pay a signing fee as well as wages for a new player.
How long a contract should Arsenal then give Partey on high wages at the age of 32 by the way. And lets remember his injury record needs to be considered.
Arsenal already have two long term injured players on big wages, Tomiyasu and Jesus. If the same were to happen to Partey, we would have an unwanted hatrick wouldn’t we.🤷♂️
It’d be a big pity to lose Partey after the exit of Jorginho. Losing two experienced playres in the same position is hardly the ideal situation for Arsenal.
But the club cannot be held to ransom by the player with any unreasonable demands. The club have paid him a lot of money for doing nothing but chilling in the treatment room. Let’s hope the parties may yet still find some agreement for Partey to stay on.
Arsenal are already being linked with a couple of younger players to potentially replace him with. A mong the names being bandied are Lucien Agouma of Sevilla and WarenEmery
both of whom are much younger and may have tremendous value for now and the future
Ideally Partey should stay, he will be a big loss to the depth of quality in the squad and he still would feature in the first 11 from time to time. From a headcount perspective we can cope but if we are going to challenge Liverpool this season, we need such players.
Let him go, his replacement is Zubimendi.
@GB then who is Jorginhos replacement .lol
Lokonga probably lol
Nobody, Jorjinho didn’t have a regular team spot.
Jorginho
Jax,
I liked your first spelling better.😂👍
Derek, I do that all the time🤣
Jax,
I to am prone to it on occccasion. OOPS!.😂👍
it’s all good let partey leaves jarey. and let’s focus on who is next I beg joor, the partey u dey talk about sef how many matches did he play with us upper last 23/24 I think he only play chelsea home the one we won 5 to 0 and after that I didn’t see at all. let him go joor shey u know see say we lack goals upfront since he came back ni
skelly can backup zubimendi plus arsenal is getting bil elkannouis too
for me gyokeres deal will be moore easier and rodrygo one too with others sign I’ll say hato can backup calafiori in left back position only partey leaves