Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly hopeful of sealing an agreement with 31-year-old Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey over a new contract.
According to a report by Football Insider, Thomas Partey will likely remain at Arsenal beyond the summer transfer window. The veteran midfielder has entered the final few weeks of his contract with the North London club. However, the Gunners are increasingly confident of securing an agreement with the Ghanaian international over a new deal.
Thomas Partey and his Arsenal journey so far
Thomas Partey has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth €50 million in October 2020. While the African midfielder has struggled with fitness issues throughout his spell with the North London club, he has been a dependable performer when he has taken the field.
The 31-year-old has turned out over 150 times thus far for Arsenal while chipping in with nine goals and seven assists. However, Partey has left the Premier League club in a spot of bother due to his contract situation, having entered the final few weeks of his ongoing deal.
Recent reports have painted a contradictory picture of Partey’s long-term future. While some updates have suggested that a new contract at Arsenal may not be on the cards for the Ghanaian international amid his links with Barcelona, others have claimed that talks between the two parties have continued.
What next?
Arsenal recently performed a u-turn on the stance regarding Thomas Partey, opening talks to secure his future. The latest report has provided a positive update on that account, with the North London club increasingly optimistic about keeping the former Atletico Madrid midfielder at the Emirates beyond the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta has driven Arsenal’s decision to discuss a new contract with Partey due to his importance in the Spaniard’s system. However, while the Gunners are growing in optimism over a new contract, the length of the deal may be the only factor holding up an agreement.
So, it will be interesting to see how the negotiations between Arsenal and Partey’s camp progress in the coming weeks. Nevertheless, the 31-year-old Ghanaian international has inched closer to securing his stay at the Emirates.