Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have decided on the future of Thomas Partey.

The Times, which has detailed what Arsenal intends to do with Partey during the January transfer window, claims that.

What information concerning Arsenal and Thomas Partey has been released, then? Let’s examine this.

Arsenal willing to sell Thomas Partey

Arsenal is reportedly “willing to offload Thomas Partey” during the January transfer window, according to The Times.

The midfielder for £200,000 per week (Spotrac) is now injured. Due to a thigh issue, he will not represent Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Arsenal is reportedly prepared to sell Partey right now, according to The Times. Declan Rice may “revert to playing as a No 8” if the North London team is successful in signing a “suitable holding midfielder,” according to the article.

In the summer of 2023, England international midfielder Rice moved from rival West Ham United of the Premier League to Arsenal in London.

Partey has started three games and substituted one for Arsenal in the Premier League this season. He has also been used at right-back on occasion.

The defensive midfielder has made 85 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career. He has scored five goals and given three assists in those games.

My View: Arsenal could struggle to sell Thomas Partey

In my view, Arsenal could struggle to sell Thomas Partey in the January transfer window.

It’s not as simple as it sounds to sell a player. Partey is currently hurt. Thus, one must question why a team would sign him in January.

For the benefit of an interested club, wouldn’t it be best to watch Partey’s recovery and performance once fit?

I also wonder why Arsenal is willing to sell Partey at this time. The Gunners want to win the Premier League this year, after all.

To increase their chances of winning the league, wouldn’t it be preferable for the North London team to hold onto the midfield player until the summer of 2024?