Thomas Partey’s Saudi Arabia transfer ‘could be hijacked with Arsenal star continuing to play European football’
ARSENAL midfielder Thomas Partey has drawn interest from Italian giants Juventus amid linked move to Saudi Arabia.
Partey, 30, played a key role for Arsenal last season as they came close to winning the Premier League title.
Yet the Ghana international could be sold this summer after losing his place to Jorginho towards the end of the season.
The midfielder has attracted offers from three Saudi Arabian clubs, who are prepared to pay £35.4m in instalments.
But whether he favours a move away from Europe is a different matter.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that Italian giants Juventus have contacted Arsenal over a potential deal for Partey.
The reports also indicates that Juventus are open to pursuing Partey should France midfielder Adrien Rabiot fail to renew his contract.
It comes amid uncertainty over Rabiot’s future, with the France international being linked with a move to Manchester United.
Partey, 28, is reportedly valued at around £30million – a drop on the £45m the Gunners paid Atletico Madrid for him in 2020.
The Ghana international may not be the only midfielder heading for the door as Granit Xhaka is close to finally joining Bayer Leverkusen.
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Mikel Arteta continues to pursue Declan Rice, with West Ham rejecting Arsenal’s improved offer of £90 million.
West Ham are reportedly demanding a British-record £110million fee for Rice, and Partey’s sale could help fund such a move.
Brighton star Moises Caicedo has similar attributes to Partey and is a player Arsenal have wanted since January.
Arsenal are also leading the race for Romeo Lavia, who is set to leave Southampton following their relegation from the Premier League last season.