Thomas Partey is one of the Arsenal players set to become a free agent at the end of this season, and he will soon be legally allowed to negotiate with other clubs.
The Ghanaian midfielder has remained fit since the end of last season, which is almost miraculous given his history of frequent injuries during his time at the club.
This injury record led Arsenal to consider moving him on this summer, but Partey has been fit and effective this season, creating a dilemma for the Gunners.
When available, Partey is still one of Arsenal’s key players, and his current form makes him a valuable asset.
However, Arsenal must decide on his future soon. According to Express Sport, time is running out for the Gunners to determine what to do with the former Atletico Madrid man.
Partey will be eligible to begin talks with foreign clubs by the end of this year, so Arsenal must act quickly if they intend to offer him a contract extension.
If they continue to delay, it may signal that they no longer see him as part of their long-term plans.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Partey is a key man for us and when he is fit, there is no doubt that he can be the difference between winning and losing our midfield battles.
However, his fitness record gives us every reason to take our time before contemplating offering him a contract extension.
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I believe Merino was brought in so Partey can leave for Saudi in Jan. Delay due to his shoulder injury so let’s see how it pans out
Might be that Partey agrees to leave at end of season and can still do a job in some matches as he has legs for 30 mins but not the full 90
Strange, but I don’t see his legs stopping after 30 minutes so far this season and I don’t think he’s, missed any game through being injured.
We will need him and Jorginho next season as we defend the PL, CL FA and Carabo trophies!!!!
We will need him and Jorginho next season as we “defend the PL, CL FA and Carabo trophies!!!!”
What are you smoking mate 😂😂😂
Glad you saw the irony mate, but we WILL defend one of them, that’s for sure.
By the way, I don’t smoke either 😂😂😂
Every one smokes something, bro
@Ken,
you may not smoke but I love that your glass is always half full!
Since we have yet to see how good Merino will be in the Premier League, I suggest we give him a 2 year extension.
If we hope to really compete in 4 competitions this season, I would suggest we will need a happy Thomas Partey for the rest of this season.
Just a suggestion
I doubt Arsenal will give a two-year contract extension to a player who is already 31.
In any case I’m not at all sure about using that kind of extension to help keep Partey happy this season. He earns a reported £10.4m a year, so that’s an awful lot of “happy money”.
Strange as Ken said. We will need Partey more than people realize. There is no player like Partey anywhere and he is fit so far, and have been getting better every match.
I think he will leave; the question is when. More likely next summer than in January I would have thought.
There’s zero chance they’d weaken the team in the middle of the season. As for summer depends, could easily see him getting a one year deal. While Arsenal look for another midfielder, rather than try and replace Jorginho and Partey both.
Partey is more important than some on here give or don’t give him credit for. He is still the best in his position at the club. Others will have to take it off him, by actually being better. Hard task!!!!!!