Arsenal Fans Convinced Mikel Arteta Has Made Decision on Thomas Partey’s Future
Arsenal fans are convinced that Mikel Arteta has made a decision on Thomas Partey’s future after spotting a photo from the club’s pre-season training session.
The Ghanaian midfielder has been linked with a departure from the Emirates Stadium this summer, with the Gunners reportedly looking to offload several stars to raise funds for new signings.
However, a photo from the club’s training session showing Partey laughing and embracing Arteta has led to speculation that the Spanish coach may not be willing to sell the midfielder.
Writing on social media, one fan said: "This is the Partey some people said Arteta is selling." Another added: "Doesn’t look like he’s gonna sell this brother, sigh."
Despite the speculation, Partey has insisted that he is keen to stay at Arsenal, claiming in April: "My head is always here. This is where I choose to play, I’m really happy every time I’m on the field."
Arteta has also shown his commitment to keeping Partey at the club, saying: "He’d better have his head here because we are playing for big things. That’s what we expect. We need him. He’s a top player and important for us, you could see the other day on the pitch the impact that he can have for us."
Partey struggled with injuries for much of last season, but did return to start Arsenal’s last three Premier League games, forming a strong partnership with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in midfield.
The Saudi Pro League have long been touted as a potential option for Partey, with the player having received interest from the burgeoning division last year.
While the Gunners allegedly rebuffed an approach last summer, with just a year remaining on Partey’s current deal, this window represents the club’s last real chance to make good money on the player.
Will Partey stay at Arsenal or will he make a move to the Saudi Pro League? Only time will tell.
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