Mikel Arteta Breaks Silence on Thomas Partey's Future at Arsenal

The Ghanaian midfielder has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium

Arteta insists that Partey is a key player for Arsenal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that Thomas Partey is a key player for the club and that he is not planning to sell him this summer.

Partey has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks, with Manchester United and Juventus both reportedly interested in signing the midfielder.

However, Arteta has now made it clear that he wants Partey to stay at Arsenal and that he sees him as a vital part of his plans for the future.

"Thomas is a key player for us," Arteta said. "He is a player that we want to keep and we are not planning to sell him."

Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for a fee of £45 million. He has made 65 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 3 goals.

The Ghanaian midfielder has been a key player for Arsenal this season, making 29 appearances in all competitions and scoring 2 goals.

Partey's contract with Arsenal expires in 2025. He is currently valued at £40 million by Transfermarkt.

Partey's future at Arsenal

It is clear that Arteta wants Partey to stay at Arsenal. However, it is also clear that the Ghanaian midfielder is attracting interest from other clubs.

If Arsenal were to receive a significant offer for Partey, it is possible that they would consider selling him.

However, it is more likely that Partey will stay at Arsenal for the foreseeable future. He is a key player for the club and he is still only 29 years old.

If Partey can stay fit and avoid injuries, he has the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.