According to ESPN, the Ghana midfielder, Thomas Partey, is likely to break up with Arsenal on June 30, when the contract renewal negotiations are in a deadlock.
After 5 seasons and 167 Gunners' matches, ESPN said Partey will leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. His current contract will expire on June 30, and the negotiations on the extension are going to a dead end, and there is no sign of being resumed.
Currently, Partey is receiving attention from many clubs, especially some Turkish teams and most notably Barca. As a defensive midfielder capable of recovering the ball, participating in the attack and scoring, the 32 -year -old star was a key factor in the squad of coach Mikel Arteta – who helped Arsenal return to the top race of the Premier League in the last two seasons.
If Partey really left, Martin Zubimendi – a contract from Real Sociedad – is considered a worthy replacement. However, to be honest, the loss of partey is a small loss and is very difficult to fill, even it is an excellent Zubimendi.
Remember, Arsenal played stable when Partey was healthy and played regularly. Atletico's former midfielder combined with Declan Rice formed a duo, helping Arsenal completely master the midfield. Besides the excellent interception and recovery ability, Partey also has the ability to link the game as well as pull the ball straight into the middle.
That is why at the age of 32, Partey is still a big club like Barca. Moreover, if holding the partey again, Arsenal will have a much better team depth to fight on many fronts. What to make to make sure Zubimendi or Rice can plow throughout the season without rest, so if partey – at least present in the bench – will bring no small peace of mind.
Of course, the final choice will belong to Arsenal, but the fact that a quality midfielder like Partey goes in the form of freedom is clearly not wise decision.