Thomas Partey transfer: Arsenal expert provides update

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey He could be one to keep an eye on in the coming weeks and months amid uncertainty over his contract and potential offers from elsewhere.

The Ghana international remains a very important player for Arsenal, and one imagines he could still be useful to Mikel Arteta’s side for another year or two.

However, his fitness record is not the best, and with the player expected to turn 32 before next season, Charles Watts expects a lot of discussion about how to deal with the situation.

Speaking exclusively to Caught out to His final column in the Daily BriefingWatts suggested that Partey would be happy to stay at the Emirates Stadium, but an exit cannot also be ruled out if he gets a better offer from elsewhere.

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It remains to be seen who might be in the running for Partey, but he will certainly have a long list of suitors if he can maintain his current form between now and the end of the season.

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“Thomas Partey’s contract situation looks set to become a source of real debate as the season continues,” Watts said.

“Party has shown through his performances this season that he is still capable of performing at the highest level and, perhaps more importantly, he has shown that his body is still capable of standing up to the demands of a Premier League season.”

He added: “But he will be 32 years old by the start of next season, so I can understand why Arsenal are hesitant to offer him a new big deal.”

“He is one of the club’s biggest earners and his previous injury history is enough to suggest that an extension for the midfielder would be a risk.

“I think a big part of what happens will revolve around Partey himself. He will likely get offers from abroad that will be much more lucrative and longer than what Arsenal will offer him, even if they choose to offer him new terms.

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“So that will leave him with a big decision to make as he approaches the latter stages of his career.

“I know Partey is happy at Arsenal, but that doesn’t mean he will stay if he gets a better offer elsewhere.

“What his performances this season have shown is that when fully fit, he can still play a key role in this Arsenal team.

He added: “He was the best midfielder at Arsenal, there is no doubt about that and that is why there is always a lot of frustration from the fans when he is like that.” He was asked to fill in at right-back by Mikel Arteta“.