ArsenalmidfielderThomas Parteyis attracting a lot of interest right now,Dharmesh Shethhas told GIVEMESPORT.
However, while clubs from Saudi Arabia and Juventus are thought to be looking at the 30-year-old, Sheth says the Gunners will not sell him or Granit Xhaka until they sign Declan Rice from West Ham United.
Arsenal transfer news — Thomas Partey
According to90min,Arsenalhave given Partey permission to explore a transfer to the Saudi Pro League amid interest from the division.
Elsewhere, a ɾєρօɾτ from theEvening Standardclaims that Juventus are also keen on the£45mGhanaian.
While Partey and Xhaka could be leaving the Emirates this summer, Rice should be arriving.
Italian journalist Rudy Galetti toldGIVEMESPORTlast week that the England international toArsenalwas a “done Ԁєɑł”.
What has Dharmesh Sheth said aboutThomas Parteyand Arsenal?
Sheth is expecting movement with Partey and Xhaka once Rice’s switch toArsenalis finalised.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτer said:”There’s lots of interest inThomas Parteyin Saudi Arabia. Juventus, I think, are showing an interest as well, butArsenalare in that position where they won’t sanction those two Ԁєɑłs unless there’s a degree of certainty about incomings.
“Now, if they can get the Declan Rice one over the line, they’ll be more open to getting Ԁєɑłs done for Xhaka and Partey more quickly.”
ShouldArsenalsellThomas Parteythis summer?
With Rice coming in, they can afford to. The likelihood is that the 24-year-old will take theArsenalman’s place in Mikel Arteta’s midfield.
He should fit in there comfortably, with Rice posting some of the best defensive numbers in the Premier League last season.
For example, as perFBref, the Three Lions star made 63 interceptions, more than any other player. He also made 79 tackles, putting him in the top 10 footballers for that area in the English top flight.
Arsenal may need some cover for Rice, though, but you suspect that a player of Partey’s profile does not want to stick around and be on the bench. Therefore, selling the Ghana international and perhaps bringing in a younger midfielder who is happy to be a back-up option is the way for the Gunners to go.
Ultimately, with Rice being one of the best footballers in his position in the Premier League and six years Partey’s junior, it is easy to see whyArsenalare moving in this direction.
