Thomas Partey in motion for Arsenal towards Newcastle (Photograph by Shaun Botterill/Getty Pictures)
Arsenal might nonetheless make a breakthrough in contract talks with Thomas Partey, along with his future nonetheless open, in keeping with Charles Watts.
Writing in his newest CaughtOffside column, Watts defined that the Gunners might additionally flip to a proficient younger defensive midfield participant like Lucien Agoume if they should exchange Partey this summer season.
Partey is about to be out of contract on the Emirates Stadium, and it’s not clear if he’s now maybe extra prone to transfer elsewhere on this window.
Watts says nothing has been absolutely determined simply but, describing the state of affairs as nonetheless being open.
Arsenal might nonetheless preserve Thomas Partey, says Charles Watts
“Thomas Partey’s state of affairs at Arsenal stays open,” Watts stated.
“My data on the time of writing is {that a} ultimate resolution has not been taken and that contract talks haven’t utterly ended.
“Clearly the longer this drags on with out there being a breakthrough then the chance will increase that Partey will transfer on as a free agent this summer season, however so far as I’m conscious we’re not at that stage simply but.
“So there might nonetheless be a breakthrough within the discussions, however that would want to occur shortly as a result of each side need readability on the state of affairs.
“If Partey does find yourself leaving then Arsenal must go into the market to herald one other midfielder.
“They have already got their massive cash substitute sorted in Zubimendi, however I don’t assume that will be sufficient if Partey follows Jorginho by means of the exit door this summer season.
“They would want another person, possibly a youthful participant who they might develop over the following couple of years.
“I’ve seen Lucien Agoume at Sevilla talked about as a doable goal and that’s the kind of participant I believe might match the profile of what they want.”
The place subsequent for Thomas Partey?
As reported by CaughtOffside‘s John Menzies lately, Partey has had some contacts with AC Milan and Fenerbahce.
The Ghana worldwide will certainly be a tempting alternative as a free agent, having proven that he can nonetheless run video games in midfield for Arsenal in the previous few years.
There’s little signal of Partey slowing down with age, and most AFC supporters will certainly nonetheless be hoping there’s some likelihood of holding him.
