Arsenal star Thomas Partey's future is in limbo because of one key factor, transfer insider Dean Jones has revealed to GIVEMESPORT during an interview.
It's been suggested that Partey could be let go by the capital club as Mikel Arteta plans a refresh in the January window. Partey was one of the most influential members of the Arsenal squad that pushed Manchester City close in the Premier League last season, but there are suggestions that could be about to change.
Partey over for Thomas at the Emirates
It's been some fall from grace for midfield anchor Partey, who less than 12 months ago was being described as the 'Premier League's most important player'. Fast forward to the present day and the Ghana international is struggling to break into the Gunners' starting-11, with £105 million man Declan Rice having established himself as the premier holding midfielder in Mikel Arteta's side.
There had been some chatter about a potential move away from the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window, and if reports are to be believed, Saudi Pro League clubs did their best to tempt the midfielder into a move. It's claimed Partey was offered an escape route from Arsenal following Rice's arrival, but the former Atletico Madrid man wanted to stay in Europe instead.
Following that, interest from Juventus and Galatasaray arrived shortly after, but ultimately Partey stuck around in north London to fight for his spot with the Premier League runners-up. But is it a decision Partey could come to regretDean Jones update - Thomas Partey
When quizzed about Partey's future at the Emirates Stadium, transfer insider Jones admitted that the 30-year-old could be on the brink of leaving the club after a frustrating start to the season. Perhaps for no fault of his own, Partey is comfortably second choice behind Rice now, and Jones expects him to be contemplating his future:
“Yeah, it's incredibly frustrating. Because Arsenal can’t really afford to have passengers this season. While it's not Partey’s fault that he's got another injury, it certainly doesn't help a team that want to prove their title credentials.
“For the past year, we've been wondering about Partey’s future and it seems like it’s been in a constant state of limbo. And I think that we are fast approaching the time when Arsenal thinking about bringing in another midfielder, it’s something they've been contemplating.”
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