Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly getting closer to finalizing his summer transfer to the Saudi Pro League amid interest from José Mourniho’s Fenerbahce.
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is getting closer to finalizing a summer move to the Saudi Pro League amid interest from Jose Mourinho‘s Fenerbahceaccording to the report.
During the 2023–24 season, Partey struggled with ongoing hamstring and groin injuries which limited him to just 16 appearances in all competitions.
Despite Arsenal’s good performance in the first division In the title race against Manchester City and reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Partey only played a supporting role, which saw Mikel Arteta have to trust Jorginho in defensive midfield.
The 31-year-old midfielder signed for the Gunners from Atlético Madrid back in the summer of 2020 and has one year left on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium.
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Thomas Partey on his way to the Middle East?
According Soccer insider informationArsenal have no intention of offering the Ghana international an extension to his contract and are willing to listen to offers for him before he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
Arteta is expected to be busy this summer and will likely look to use the proceeds from the potential sale to bring in a younger central midfielder as a partner. Declan Rice.
The report adds that the club have set an asking price of between £20m and £25m to part ways with the former Atletico Madrid player.
Aston Villa Douglas Luis and Martin Zubimendi of the Royal Society have recently become main candidates to replace Partey in the Gunners’ engine room.
The Ghanaian had previously been linked with a move to the Middle East and officials at Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have now restarted talks over a potentially “lucrative” contract.
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The PIF will kidnap Mourinho to sign Partey
Partey’s representatives have been working to secure him a summer move away from north London, and Mourinho is believed to have shown interest in bringing the player to Istanbul.
It is understood that interest from the Turkish giants has led PIF to step up their pursuit of the 31-year-old by establishing direct contact with the player to agree terms rather than approaching Arsenal.
Juventus They were also rumored to be keeping an eye on the Ghana international but have not made a formal approach for his services.
Partey has scored five goals and provided four assists in 115 appearances for the Gunners since their £45m move from La Liga to the Premier League.