A few days ago, Arsenal achieved one of the big hits of the summer transfer window by recruiting, under the nose and beard of the English cadors, Declan Rice against 115M€. However, the arrival of the former West Ham midfielder seems to have put a damper on Thomas Partey’s future as a starter. So much so that the Ghanaian was recently associated with Al-Ahli, who wants to continue his seduction operation in the Premier League. If the sale of the 30-year-old midfielder can allow Arsenal to replenish its coffers after spending lavishly this summer, Mikel Arteta does not hear it that way. In an interview given to Sky Sportsthe Spanish coach admitted that he intended to retain the former Atlético Madrid player while ensuring that he could be compatible with Declan Rice.
“Without a doubt, Thomas Partey is a very important player for us and for me. I want him on the team. There is no choice but to meet the team and talk to them. For me, there is nothing at all. They can play together and that was part of my plans. We want to improve the team and have more quality. We need players who can play together, but we also need players in the same position who can fight for their place.”he said.
