“Outstanding” £200k-per-week Arsenal star holds exit talks with huge clubs

Arsenal are preparing for a summer that could see considerable changes at the Emirates Stadium, with outgoings likely a prerequisite before new arrivals make their way to North London.

Arsenal set for busy summer following injury frustration

The Gunners have been dealt an unfortunate hand with injuries, but Mikel Arteta will still feel a sense of regret when analysing how their Premier League title challenge has fizzled out in mid-March.

Bukayo Saka’s Lengthy Absence alongside Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus being ruled out indefinitely directly correlate to their inconsistent run of results, and they neglected to strengthen in the winter window. Either way, this season hasn’t gone as envisaged for a club that had genuine hope of becoming top dog at the start of the campaign.

Trophies have evaded Arteta over the last few years despite constructing a squad that has earned recognition for their ability to keep pace with the rest. Far too often, the final hurdle has become a bridge too far, which will only heighten anticipation surrounding summer reinforcements in the capital.

Andrea Berta will arrive as Sporting Director, and forcing Arsenal’s Move for Real Sociedad Midfielder Martin Zubimendi through has become a key priority for Edu’s replacement. Morten Hjulmand has emerged as an alternative should talks stall for the Spain international.

On the more ambitious side of the scale, the Gunners’ interest in Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes would represent a transformational shift in their engine room should any deal come to fruition.

Nevertheless, exits will be needed to make that a realistic possibility, and Arteta may now have seen enough regarding one of his side’s most high-profile operators in the middle of the park.

Arsenal could now sanction Thomas Partey exit amid transfer talks

According to TBR, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has held talks with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. He is in line for a summer exit on a free transfer once his £200,000-per-week contract expires at the Emirates.

The Gunners appreciate the Ghana international’s ability to fill several gaps in the squad but are deemed ‘unlikely’ to offer an extension on the same terms he currently inherits at the club. At this point, no discussions have been held over a fresh deal for the 31-year-old.

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Ever the mainstay, Partey has scored three times and laid on three assists in 41 appearances this campaign. Predominantly featuring in the engine room, he has also filled in at right-back amid Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu’s absence.

Dubbed “outstanding” by Roy Keane in 2020the man in question has been deemed as Arsenal’s fourth most consistent performer on Premier League duty by WhoScored, sitting above the likes of Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and David Raya.

Despite his status as one of Arteta’s long-serving assets, a clean break between both parties could now be on the table come the summer. Squad cycles end, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if he is sacrificed to fuel the fire for another title challenge next term.