Thomas Partey Strongly Linked With Arsenal Exit, Several Clubs Interested in Ghana Midfielder

Thomas Partey Strongly Linked With Arsenal Exit, Several Clubs Interested in Ghana Midfielder

Lukman Mumuni
updated at June 18, 2023 at 9:56 PM
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  • Thomas Partey could leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window
  • The Ghana international is on the radar of several clubs
  • Arsenal have identified West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as replacement for the Ghanaian

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is close to leaving Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

The 30-year-old is reportedly attracting interest from other clubs as the Gunners close in on signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.

Southampton star Romeo Lavia on also on the radar of the London club as replacement for the Ghana international.

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Thomas Partey is set to leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Credit: @Arsenal
Source: Twitter

According football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, there are concrete chances the former Atletico Madrid midfielder would leave Arsenal this summer. He also revealed that several clubs are in talks with the representatives of player.

"Understand there’s concrete chance for Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal this summer. Clubs are interested and there are discussions about his exit. #AFC Current contract expiring in June 2025 and no talks to extend as of today. Arsenal priority remains Declan Rice," he wrote on Twitter while adding more information on his YouTube channel.

Partey enjoyed his best campaign in England last season, where he made 33 appearances as Arsenal finished second in the Premier League, as reported by MSN.

Despite his incredible performances, the club are willing to let him go with two years remaining on his current contract.

Partey misses first training

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that the Black Stars of Ghana held their first training session in Accra on Monday ahead of the penultimate Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar.

Twenty-three out of the twenty-five players who reported to camp participated in full training as the players warmed themselves up ahead of Sunday's game in Antananarivo.

Thomas Partey and Gideon Mensah were the only players who did not take part in training, and are expected to join the rest of the team on Tuesday as preparations continue.

Partey celebrates 30th birthday

Players of the Black Stars joined teammate Thomas Partey in celebrating his 30th birthday.

The Arsenal star turned 30 on June 13, 2023, and was presented with a cake by the management of the Black Stars.

In a video shared on social media, Partey is seen with his teammates as he celebrated a new milestone in his life.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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