There are reports that Thomas Partey has informed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about his intention to leave the club, footballtransfers.com has reported.
The Ghanaian midfielder has expressed his unwillingness to play a secondary role in the upcoming season and has asked for assistance from Arsenal to secure a transfer to another club.
Although Arteta would prefer to keep Partey, he has reluctantly agreed to facilitate the transfer as long as a reasonable price can be obtained for the player’s transfer fee.
Initial discussions have taken place with clubs in Saudi Arabia and Juventus, but as of now, no concrete offers have materialized.
Consequently, Arsenal is now intensifying negotiations with Southampton regarding a potential move for Romeo Lavia.
Furthermore, Arsenal will hold further discussions with Thomas Partey to clarify his future aspirations and ascertain the best course of action for all parties involved.
He has been with Arsenal since 2020 and was key for them last season.