Arsenal Race Against Time as Partey’s Future Hangs in the Balance

Arsenal Football Club are facing a critical moment in their summer transfer plans, with just 11 days left before one of their most important midfielders, Thomas Partey, sees his contract run out. The situation is putting serious pressure on the club’s management, led by sporting director Andrea Berta and head coach Mikel Arteta, to make some big decisions that could change the shape of the team for next season.

So far this summer, Arsenal have already waved goodbye to several senior players. Kieran Tierney and Jorginho have both left after their contracts expired, with Tierney heading to Celtic and Jorginho joining Flamengo in Brazil.

In addition, Nuno Tavares has made a permanent move to Lazio in Italy for a fee of £4.2 million, while young winger Marquinhos is now playing for Cruzeiro after a £2.5 million deal.

On top of these departures, loanees Raheem Sterling and Neto have also returned to their parent clubs, Chelsea and Bournemouth respectively, after their time at Arsenal came to an end. More exits could be coming, but for now, all eyes are on Thomas Partey.

Partey has been a key figure for Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, playing a crucial role in the team’s midfield throughout the 2024/25 season. His contract is set to expire on June 30, and with only 11 days remaining, the club is in a race against time to secure his future.

Negotiations between Arsenal and Partey’s representatives have taken place, but so far, no new deal has been agreed. Instead, talks have broken down, and it looks like the Ghanaian midfielder could be on his way out.

“I think the first thing is where are you happy and where do you feel at home,” Partey said in a recent interview with 3 Sports. 

“At the end of the day you’ve been in football, you’ve been in different teams. Then it’s about what is your next objective, what do you want to achieve next… You still have to look at all this and at the end of the day we all have a family that needs money, this is our mind.” 

Partey also made it clear that while he is an Arsenal fan, he is leaving his future in the hands of his agent and the club. He has “numerous offers on his table and is currently weighing up his options,” with a decision expected soon.

If Partey does decide to leave, it would be a major setback for Arsenal. The club is already in the process of bringing in Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but losing both Jorginho and Partey in the same window would leave a big gap in midfield.

This could force Andrea Berta to change his transfer strategy and look for another midfielder to add to the squad. Berta, who is known for his smart and strategic approach to transfers, would have to act quickly to ensure Arsenal are not left short in a key area.

The next 11 days are therefore absolutely crucial for Arsenal. The decisions made in this short period could shape the rest of the club’s summer business and have a big impact on their chances for the 2025/26 season. With so much at stake, fans are eagerly watching to see how the situation develops.

The pressure is on for Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta to get things right and ensure Arsenal are ready to compete at the highest level when the new season kicks off. The message is clear: “Arsenal’s transfer strategy may well need to be altered if Partey does indeed decide to leave.” Everyone at the club knows that time is running out, and the next week and a half could make or break their plans for the future.

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