Arsenal have entered the ongoing transfer window ambitiously. The club has begun searching for high-quality reinforcements – especially in attack and midfield – that would increase its chances of finally winning the Premier League after 22 years, but also expressed a desire to extend deals with key players.Therefore, extending contracts with several essential squad members like William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, and Thomas Partey, as well as the young prospects Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri, was announced as Arsenal’s primary task.However, one of the aforementioned five is now suddenly closer to leaving the London side as a free agent than extending the deal. As transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shockingly announced earlier today, the negotiations between the Gunners and Thomas Partey have stalled, and the Ghanaian is likely to part ways with the Premier League vice-champions!🚨 Negotiations for a contract extension are not progressing between Arsenal and Thomas Partey. ❌🇬🇭 Him leaving as a free agent is now very likely. ⏳(Source: @FabrizioRomano) pic.twitter.com/SpfsnjU9rd— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 19, 2025 If this information turns out to be true, Mikel Arteta will face a serious problem, given that he’s already had trouble with squad depth in midfield. Yes, the club is close to signing Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, but the Spaniard would undoubtedly need some time to adapt to the new conditions and the playing style in England, as he has never left Spain before.Moreover, Arsenal lost another midfielder just recently, as Jorginho moved to the Brazilian Flamengo. The “natives” Declan Rice and Mikel Merino are there but are three midfielders enough to play in three domestic competitions and the UEFA Champions League while pursuing a trophy in each of them? Hardly.Partey addressed his status with ArsenalPartey played one of his best career seasons in the 2024/2025 campaign and was one of Arteta’s most crucial warriors, making 52 appearances and scoring four goals.The 32-year-old joined the Gunners five years ago from Atletico Madrid, and – apart from Los Colchoneros – he played for Mallorca and Almeria as the La Liga side’s loanee.Given that his qualities are highly respected and admired among numerous European teams, Partey won’t need much time and effort to find a new club. So far, Turkish giants and Barcelona have been mentioned as his potential future destination, though many other sides would certainly eye him now when his departure from London seems imminent.##NAJAVA_MECA_8984158##
