Arsenal’s Thomas Partey is challenged by Fulham’s Alex Iwobi. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey could be on his way out of the north London giants after it became clear the club have identified a replacement.
The Ghanaian will turn 32 at the start of next season and while he hasn’t lost his competitive edge, he can’t really be considered a first choice going forward.
A 22-year-old is set to replace Partey at Arsenal
To this end, Mikel Arteta could try to move forward, with another Arsenal star set for a surprise move in January
Raheem Sterling is also “desperate to play”. but a lack of game time for the Gunners has seen him make a transfer decision regarding his Chelsea loan.
Instead of doing so as usual in January, we could therefore see a bit of a transfer carousel as Arsenal look to bring back the teams above them.
As we reach the business end of the 2024/25 campaign, the strength in depth that teams have will ultimately dictate how well they finish.
It’s clear that Partey will want to be in the shake-up and give it his all for his manager, if for nothing else to make the Spaniard’s decision to potentially part ways with him that much more difficult.
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Football transfers have advanced that Arsenal are considering a move for Sevilla’s 22-year-old Lucien Agoume to replace Partey, whose contract with the Gunners expires in June 2025 (transfer market).
Agoume has the tenacity and work rate that have been the hallmark of Partey’s career, but where he has a significant advantage is in his athleticism and fitness.
Almost a decade younger than his contemporary, the Frenchman is also the right age to have had enough experience of being in a top-flight side while also having plenty of room to improve under Arteta.
Considering Football Transfers suggest he has an estimated transfer value (ETV) of just €7.6m, it’s a deal that makes a lot of sense for Arsenal.
