Arsenal are at the centre of many intriguing transfer stories this summer, and there is no sign of things slowing down at the Emirates Stadium with new sporting director Andrea Berta working tirelessly to reshape the squad.
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Mikel Arteta is already poised to welcome the arrivals of Spain international duo Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Arsenal transfer spending under Arteta (via Sky Sports) Money on new signings
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19/20 - winter £0
20/21 - summer £81.5m
20/21 - winter £900k
21/22 - summer £156.8m
21/22 - winter £1.8m
22/23 - summer £121.5m
22/23 - winter £59m
23/24 - summer £208m
23/24 - winter £0
24/25 - summer £101.5m
24/25 - winter £0
Zubimendi was in London last month to finalise a move to Arsenal, while Kepa has been confirmed as a new Arsenal player after he completed a medical last week.
football.london have reported that Arsenal could announce the transfer Zubimendi in the next few days as well, following the start of football's new financial year - which allows them to register both Kepa and the 26-year-old as part of the 2025/2026 balance sheet.
Arsenal have also agreed a near-£15 million deal for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, including add-ons, with the Denmark international set to replace Thomas Partey.
Norgaard will step into the shoes of Partey, who's now officially a free agent after deciding to call time on his five-year stay in north London.
Arteta wanted Partey to stay, and Arsenal did hold negotiations to extend the African's former £200,000-per-week contract, but both the club and player amicably decided to go their separate ways.
"The relationship between Thomas Partey and Arsenal is still solid, even though today will be his last day as an Arsenal player," said Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, giving his verdict on the reaction to his departure.
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"Arteta did his all to keep him, but they didn’t agree on terms. I have seen Arsenal fans insult Thomas Partey and that’s very unfair. Football is about give and take and players come and go. A player has the right to request and the club has the right to reject, thats why it’s called negotiation.
"I believe Partey did his best for Arsenal, and it’s for the betterment of the player and club that he’s leaving. There’s nothing more he can offer Arsenal and nothing more Arsenal can offer him too. It’s business at the end of the day. The club and player has decided what it’s good for both."
Thomas Partey in talks to join Galatasaray after leaving Arsenal
The former Atlético Madrid star, called "sensational" by La Liga expert Gerry Armstrong, enjoyed his best-ever campaign at Arsenal last term - making over 50 appearances in all competitions and playing a key role under Arteta.
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The question now is; what's next for Partey?
Well, according to TBR Football and journalist Graeme Bailey, Partey is now in talks to join Turkish Süper Lig champions Galatasaray after quitting Arsenal, with Okan Buruk's side also opening discussions for Man City star İlkay Gündoğan as they look to reinforce their midfield with proven quality.
A Süper Lig switch, where Partey will also have the chance to compete in the Champions League next season, could be an ideal next move as he enters the twilight phase of his career.
He'd also have the chance to add a league title to his CV, as Galatasaray are most likely set for another interesting title race with José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe next season.