Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to be approached by Saudi Pro League clubs again in the next few days, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.
The Ghana international has been a key player for the Gunners, and it’s clear they won’t let him leave on the cheap, but it looks like doubts over his future remain.
Arsenal fans will surely have mixed feelings about this after Partey’s superb form for so much of last season, but it also seems evident that Mikel Arteta is rebuilding with a younger crop of midfield players ahead of the new campaign.
Declan Rice and Kai Havertz coming in should give Arsenal something different in that area of the pitch, and Partey will perhaps have to look elsewhere to continue his career elsewhere.
For now, Romano says the 30-year-old’s priority is to remain in Europe, but it seems the strongest interest appears to be coming from Saudi Arabian clubs.
“I’m told Saudi clubs will try to approach Thomas Partey again in the next few days,” Romano said.
“On the player side, the priority remains European football and he wants to continue in Europe. Let’s see if Saudi clubs will be able to change his mind.
“As previously reported, it will also be important to persuade Arsenal because they want an important fee to let Partey go.”
What is wrong with Partey. Go to Saudi and make your money and secure your future. My advice. Remaing in Europe won’t help you
Absolutely 👌🏽
Mindful of experience from previous transfers windows and Arsenal’s reluctance and/or inability to fund players purchases, it is high time Arsenal took a strong stance on the Thomas Partey situation. If they know he’ll not fit into their future plans, they should immediately go all out and sign a proven replacement and sell him. If not put an end to all these speculations and settle into the preparations for next season.