Thomas Partey Set to Leave Arsenal as Saudi Clubs Prepare €40m Offer
Thomas Partey looks set to leave Arsenal this summer, with reports suggesting that Saudi clubs are prepared to pay €40m for the Ghana international. Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej are all keen on the midfielder, and Arsenal are ready to cash in on him ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
Partey has been given permission to explore a move to Saudi Arabia as Mikel Arteta revamps his midfield this summer, with Declan Rice the club’s top target. The 30-year-old, who is under contract until 2025, also has offers from clubs in Italy and has not yet made a decision over his Arsenal future.
Partey’s Potential Transfer Fee
If Partey decides to join the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante in the Middle East then Arsenal can expect to receive €40m paid in instalments, according to the latest reports. This would be a significant return on the £45m they paid Atletico Madrid for Partey in 2020.
Partey’s Performance at Arsenal
Partey played a major part in Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge last season but Arteta and sporting director Edu are set to make key changes to the squad. However, Arsenal are said to be have been disappointed with his performance levels towards the end of the season as the club surrendered a healthy lead at the top to Manchester City.
William Gallas Warns Partey of His Future at Arsenal
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has warned Partey that he does not have a future at Arsenal if the Gunners succeed in signing Rice from West Ham this summer. ‘I think the signing of Rice would have a big impact on Thomas Partey and his future with the club,’ Gallas said. ‘Arsenal will need to sell a midfielder because they can’t have that many at the club and also sign Rice.’
Conclusion
It appears that Thomas Partey’s time at Arsenal is coming to an end, with reports suggesting that Saudi clubs are prepared to pay €40m for the midfielder. Partey has been given permission to explore a move away from the Emirates, with Declan Rice set to be signed as his replacement. William Gallas has warned Partey that he does not have a future at Arsenal if Rice is signed, and it looks increasingly likely that the Ghana international will be on his way out of North London this summer.