Thomas Partey’s future at Arsenal has come under scrutiny as speculation grows about a potential departure from the club.
The Ghanaian midfielder is set to hold talks with the Gunners upon his return to London Colney this week, seeking clarity on the club’s long-term plans for him, according to the respected Arsenal journo Charles Watts.
While the former Atletico Madrid man has never expressed a desire to leave, the London side may be open to his departure if a suitable offer is presented.
🚨 One of the main reasons Thomas Partey left Atletico Madrid for Arsenal in 2020 was to help get the club back into the Champions League & now that he has done that, he would like to represent them in Europe’s elite club competition. [@charles_watts] #afc pic.twitter.com/mDbRw2H9ZC
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Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, with one of his main motivations being to help the club regain a spot in the prestigious UEFA Champions League. Now that the Gunner has achieved that goal, the 30-year-old midfielder is eager to represent the Gunners in Europe’s elite club competition.
However, the potential completion of Arsenal’s record-breaking £105 million deal for Declan Rice from West Ham has raised questions about Partey’s future.
Thomas Partey will hold talks with Arsenal when he returns to London Colney this week as speculation increases over his future.
The midfielder flew back to England at the weekend for the start of pre-season and will soon link up with Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of next week’s… pic.twitter.com/xgCpV2OZAX
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Several clubs, including Juventus and teams from Saudi Arabia, are monitoring the situation, but no official bids have been reported yet. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking to revamp the midfield options this summer, with the recent acquisition of Kai Havertz from Chelsea and an imminent deal for Rice.
Additionally, Granit Xhaka is expected to depart the club as part of the midfield overhaul, with a £21.5 million agreement already in place with Bayer Leverkusen for the Swiss international.
The upcoming discussions between Partey and Arsenal will shed more light on the midfielder’s future. As fans eagerly await the outcome, it remains to be seen whether Partey will continue to don the Gunners’ jersey or if a new chapter awaits him in his professional career.
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I’d rather sell Georginho. Party has been good for us.
It is abundantly clear that the uncertainty surrounding the world class player has something more sinister to it.
Don’t sell Partey please
Party is very much needed in Arsenal midfield either as a starter or cover up.
Who do you sign to replace him, if you sell him?
Someone with the same level of quality and experience, who?
This will be the equivalent of the popular saying, “one step forward two steps backward”.
I’d like to see Partey stay except his head has been turned by Saudi money, which won’t surprise me too much in view of his age.
On my other hand, Arteta may be considering his injury profile and thinking about a younger and healthier alternative
Partey is massive for us.
Unless he wants out he must stay.
No Thomas no party
Keeping a committed Partey would be massive. If his head is elsewhere then we need to do the best deal possible, as we will need another decent midfielder in addition to Rice and Havertz, otherwise we will be light again in that area.
I don’t support the selling of this special player. Partey
Why let Partey go when we need more quality in the midfield. Unless probably he’s surplus to requirement which is also not true. Let’s keep him please 🙏unless we don’t want to compete especially at the second half of the season.
If we are selling Partey, Savic/Zubimendi / Douglas seems his best replacement, or we get Tchouameni on loan.
Rice alongside Partey would really relieve Partey of Odegaard’s flaws and Gabriel’s as well.