Thomas Partey Arsenal transfer latest: Juventus move, £34m Saudi bids, London meeting

Thomas Partey continues to be linked with a move away from Arsenal during the summer transfer window, with Juventus and a number of Saudi Arabian clubs said to be keen

The future of Arsenal star Thomas Partey remains uncertain as he continues to be linked with a move away during the summer transfer window.

The 30-year-old endured a tough end to the 2022/23 season, with his form dramatically dropping during the final two months of the season. Eventually, he lost his place to Jorginho in Mikel Arteta's starting line-up, fuelling talk of a potential summer exit.

Juventus move

According to Sky Sport Italia, Partey's entourage have reached an agreement with Serie A side Juventus regarding personal terms.

It is claimed that Massimiliano Allegri's side believe a fee of between €18-20million (£15-17million) may well be enough to prise the Ghana international away from north London this summer.

Saudi suitors

As per Ryan Taylor of the Express, Arsenal will receive proposals from Saudi sides in the next few days.

"Told Arsenal could receive official proposals for Thomas Partey in coming days - expected to come from one of four Saudi clubs now owed by PIF", Taylor wrote on Twitter.

"Al-Shabab also like Partey but they remain dependent on financial support from the Ministry of Sports to sign big-name players. #AFC."

Potential windfall

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Saudi sides are willing to pay Arsenal up to €40million (£34.4million) for Partey, a fairly decent return considering the player's age, injury record and contract - his current deal has just two years remaining. Writing on Twitter, Romano said: "Understand Saudi clubs are prepared to pay €40m in instalments to Arsenal for Thomas Partey.

"He’s a concrete option for Saudi - his exit is possible as revealed on Sunday. No decision yet on player side.

"He also has approaches from Europe. No new deal talks at #AFC."

London meeting

Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have took a step towards completing a move for Partey after making their first 'moves' to sign the Gunners midfielder.

According to sports reporter @KDZH37 on Twitter, talks are 'very advanced' with Partey and Arsenal over a deal. Al-Ahli are also making a move for Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Saudi clubs keen

Three Saudi Arabian clubs have shown an interest in signing Partey, according to recent reports.

CBS Sports have claimed that Saudi trio Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Khaleej are all keen on the Ghana international, who will be into the final two years of his contract with Mikel Arteta's side at the end of June.

Talks ongoing

As per the Athletic, both Arsenal and Partey’s representatives are working on possible exit solutions for the 30-year-old.

It is claimed that the Gunners will consider proposals from interested clubs if a suitable opportunity arises for a sale. If the former Atletico Madrid man was to leave the north Londoners then a replacement would need to be signed, not related to Arsenal's pursuit of Declan Rice.

Arsenal open to sale

Arsenal are open to sanctioning a sale for Partey during this summer's transfer window, as per the Daily Mail.

It is claimed that the Gunners will have around £180million to play with in the market but additional money could be added to their budget through sales. And Partey, along with Granit Xhaka, Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding could be sold as Mikel Arteta's side look to revamp their squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Serie A switch

According to the Mirror, Partey is a target for two clubs in the Serie A.

The 29-year-old midfielder has played a pivotal role in Arsenal's success this season but, following a drop in form, he could be offloaded as Arteta looks to spruce up his side.

Partey 'upgrade'

In an interview with bettingexpert.com, Mikael Silvestre urged Arsenal to replace Partey with Rice. The former Gunners defender said: "I think Partey has been excellent this season and he has played his best football for Arsenal.

"So, I expect him to respond and go back to his best after a few bad games. But obviously, every top club needs competition and Declan Rice, with all the respect for Thomas Partey, would be an upgrade, for sure."

La Liga return

Last summer, Partey was heavily linked with a return to La Liga following rumours of a falling out with Arteta. According to Spanish outlet AS, there were 'constant disagreements' between player and manager last season so the door was left open for a potential exit.

The Ghanaian stayed put and went on to play a crucial role in Arsenal's title charge. The report states that Partey would have cost £30million (€35m), which is £15m less than what Arsenal paid Atletico Madrid for him in 2020.

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