Arsenal have been urged to sign Thomas Partey over Philippe Coutinho as he is "the one player we've been lacking".
That is the view of former Gunners striker Kevin Campbell, who feels Partey would be an ideal addition to Mikel Arteta's squad this summer.
The Atletico Madrid man continues to be linked with a move to The Emirates, with Arsenal already having had two bids rejected.
Madrid are holding out for any potential suitors to meet Partey's full release clause (£45.6m) but the likes of Barcelona star Coutinho and Chelsea's Willian are other options on the table for Arsenal.
However asked by Sky Sports which of those targets would represent the shrewdest piece of business for Arsenal, Campbell's opinion was clear.
"I think the most important one of the three is Thomas Partey," he said. "That holding midfielder with a bit of toughness who is good on the ball. He will go seamless into the Premier League.
"He's the one player we've lacked at Arsenal and having that defensive shield for the back four or five is going to be really important."
Arsenal have made two attempts to prise Partey from Atletico already, but had both knocked back as the Spanish giants are not interested in a swap deal.
Matteo Guendouzi was offered in part exchange for the Ghanaian, along with £22.5million cash, but Arsenal have been sent back to the drawing board.
Regardless of how they structure their next move for Partey, Campbell feels Guendouzi has played his last match for The Gunners.
The Frenchman is out of favour under Arteta after twice falling out with his boss in his seven months in the hot seat, with their relationship seemingly beyond repair.
“I think he [Guendouzi]’s on his way out to be honest,” Campbell said.
“Arteta has a certain discipline within the squad that he wants to adhere to and Matteo Guendouzi stepped outside that and there doesn’t seem to be any reconciliation between the two.
“Guendouzi seems to be very headstrong and has been training away from the team.
“It’s not going to get any better so I think it’s best for all parties that Matteo Guendouzi got sold.”
Vuwaimpr
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Coutinho is one of type of players Arsenal needs now to strengthen the team
Jubaopu
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pls get party 4 us at all cost
benjaminttense
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Jst no aub cant be a swap
vuploruz
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ManU will buy him
Ljbf201
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should sign musa ndembele than coutirno
fesabkmtu
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I prefer coutino over Thomas
wiccdknrtz
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stay..away..from..willem. u..coawd
On the way
bawikmopsy
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I prefer this, if auba wanna go, let him
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not Adumayang
Vokacmrst
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He spoke the truth because with Partey he can use Ozil so easily
Duzabdiknu
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stay..away..from..willem. u..coawd
Macoibe7
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when last did u watch football
nekbceiuy
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after we swap auba for coutinho and laca for partey and ozil for upamecano and sign Silva for free agent and also signed willi
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so what happened to auba 🤣🤣🤣
Wuhaklrtz
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coutinho= ballerin+50M (that gonna be barca's great deal)
rubekoty
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nucaekruyz
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first eleven and my subs and the third plan must be and we'll be in touch
winner5059
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party????No no no no ..........
you are right bro thomas is atletico trust player he will score good tackling i like thomas
winner5059
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this is something i like
winner5059
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no taem can defeat us
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no nothing here bro....
LiverpoolBarcaFan10
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Ryank15
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Unless he's available on loan
muhammadmuhammadlawa
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our boy Barca really miss you
Vusdiknost
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after we swap auba for coutinho and laca for partey and ozil for upamecano and sign Silva for free agent and also signed willi
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.. Auba really... with out Auba ur club will be relegated 🤣🤣
bonclnorz
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This Kind Of formation can Be Great for Arsenal 👋
darkxiao
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no taem can defeat us
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You're killing luiz there all by himself
lahcemntu
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● I am excited to be a Gooner next season. 1. Kalidou Koulibaly 2. Thomas Partey 3. Coutinho 4. Willian.
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Best Team. Any Team defeat by this Lineup
lahcemntu
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Well Said. Best comment♥♥♥
mikeArse
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nucaekruyz
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after we swap auba for coutinho and laca for partey and ozil for upamecano and sign Silva for free agent and also signed willi
fiaakprz
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coutinho is good playe
Zibeoty
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How are you doing how
prince kiran
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stones --> Arsenal countinho --> Arsenal OR Spurs Augba ---> Barca ( We need his pace) Lautaro ---> Barca Pogba ---> Mutd Extension koulibaly ---> Mutd Sancho ---> Mutd Some of my favorite signings in this window [100percent]
rioeimnpy
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no taem can defeat us
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Arsenal fan and hope
Huyabikpty
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no taem can defeat us
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lol
yayaclmpu
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no taem can defeat us
Kezabdlo
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koddestuyz
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● I am excited to be a Gooner next season. 1. Kalidou Koulibaly 2. Thomas Partey 3. Coutinho 4. Willian.
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Excellent line up
Yuabkmpsty
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Not bad for a gunner
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Hahaha
magical13
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ozil in a defensive position 🤣🤣. do u even watch football??
yumcdiou
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fewcdilot
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Not bad for a gunner
Judechinedu
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what makes u think koulibaly will come to arsenal
money will
nazlrsy
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nazlrsy
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that's a Lie..he aint the only one we'v lacked...we don't create chances, hence both sre urgently needed..if we can those 2 only, they we r atleast good to go
Bsabelo1
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Wow arsenal is making their team even more stronger now they will be able to beat Barcelona pst no I’m just joking 🙃 😅
yiaaknsu
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taliyow dhicis somalistar miidnimo fan arsanal
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not saka
yiaaknsu
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I prefer this, if auba wanna go, let him
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not saka
SamHenderson
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SamHenderson
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likbdlruyz
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the only lineup we wanna see get 45M from the sales of laca and 30M from Bellerin, renew auba's contract buy partey get for 40M get a swap deal for coutinho including guendouzi and add 40 M and sell Reiss,Mustafi, Sokratis, Mavropanos, Holding and Buy upamecano it'll b very good business
Nacbklort
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The first priority is to sell Ozil