Arsenal fans are not happy that this world class player would be sold this summer, here is why?

Arsenal fans are not happy that this world class player would be sold this summer, here is why?

Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal latest as three Saudi clubs want transfer and this i a development many Arsenal fans are not happy about because they feel it could cost Arsenal the league title next season.

Arsenal are set for yet another busy summer transfer window in terms of both incoming and outgoings.

The future of holding midfielder Thomas Partey remains a question following a major drop off in form during the final third of the 2022/23 campaign. With the likes of Declan Rice and Romeo Lavia being targeted by the Gunners, Partey’s place in the squad may come under threat this summer.

So, with all of that being said, football.london has taken a look at the latest news regarding the Ghana international and his future in north London.

Three Saudi Arabian clubs have shown an interest in signing Partey, according to recent reports.

CBS Sports have claimed that Saudi trio Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Khaleej are all keen on the Ghana international, who will be into the final two years of his contract with Mikel Arteta’s side at the end of June.

As per the Athletic, both Arsenal and Partey’s representatives are working on possible exit solutions for the 30-year-old.

It is claimed that the Gunners will consider proposals from interested clubs if a suitable opportunity arises for a sale. If the former Atletico Madrid man was to leave the north Londoners then a replacement would need to be signed, not related to Arsenal’s pursuit of Declan Rice.

Arsenal are open to sanctioning a sale for Partey during this summer’s transfer window, as per the Daily Mail.

It is claimed that the Gunners will have around £180million to play with in the market but additional money could be added to their budget through sales. And Partey, along with Granit Xhaka, Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding could be sold as Mikel Arteta’s side look to revamp their squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

According to the Mirror, Partey is a target for two clubs in the Serie A.

The 29-year-old midfielder has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s success this season but, following a drop in form, he could be offloaded as Arteta looks to spruce up his side.

Partey ‘upgrade’

In an interview with bettingexpert.com, Mikael Silvestre urged Arsenal to replace Partey with Rice. The former Gunners defender said: “I think Partey has been excellent this season and he has played his best football for Arsenal.

“So, I expect him to respond and go back to his best after a few bad games. But obviously, every top club needs competition and Declan Rice, with all the respect for Thomas Partey, would be an upgrade, for sure.”

Last summer, Partey was heavily linked with a return to La Liga following rumours of a falling out with Arteta. According to Spanish outlet AS, there were ‘constant disagreements’ between player and manager last season so the door was left open for a potential exit.

The Ghanaian stayed put and went on to play a crucial role in Arsenal’s title charge. The report states that Partey would have cost £30million (€35m), which is £15m less than what Arsenal paid Atletico Madrid for him in 2020.