Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is attracting strong interest from rival clubs in London.
While the Gunners have already agreed a deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad to replace Jorginho, who has joined Flamengo, Partey's stalled contract talks could force them back into the market.
Partey’s current deal expires at the end of June, and with negotiations at a standstill, Arsenal are preparing for the possibility of needing an additional defensive midfielder.
Norgaard, who impressed with his consistency and leadership last season, is seen as a low-risk, high-value option.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are facing their own midfield shake-up. Both Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma are entering the final 12 months of their contracts.
While Bentancur is expected to be offered fresh terms, Bissouma’s future remains unclear.
Should he move on, Frank would be keen to reunite with Norgaard to fill the gap.
With both clubs circling, Brentford face a fight to keep hold of their captain - and Norgaard could soon become the subject of a north London tug-of-war.
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