Partey is sidelined with a thigh injury until 2024 (Picture: Getty)
Thomas Partey may be heading for an Arsenal exit in January, with the club looking to fund transfers and refresh their options in central midfield.
The Ghanaian joined Arsenal in 2020 in a move from Atletico Madrid but has been plagued with injuries this season.
The 30-year-old has only started three Premier League games this season, featuring for the club most recently in their 1-0 win over Manchester City in October.
He has since undergone surgery to rectify a thigh issue, ruling him out until 2024, and potentially meaning he could have played his last game for the club, with reports suggesting Partey could be sold in the new year to raise funds for January incomings.
According to ESPN, the club are open to the possibility, with the central midfielder attracting interest from Juventus and Saudi Arabia.
Any funds raised by the sale of Partey could be used to try and prise top target Douglas Luiz away from Aston Villa.
The Brazilian midfielder is highly rated by Arsenal, who saw three bids rejected for him in September last year.
Douglas Luiz remains the Gunners’ top target in January (Picture: Getty)
Villa boss Unai Emery has insisted the 25-year-old is not for sale, but Arsenal may test the club’s resolve should funds be made available.
Another midfielder with an uncertain future at the Emirates is Jorginho, whose contract expires in the summer.
The club do have an option to extend the deal, however, and Arteta has spoken in glowing terms about the Italian recently.
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‘’I’m really happy with Jorgi, I think we all are. He contributes to make the team better, let’s see,’ the Spaniard said before their game against Brentford last weekend.
The Gunners are also reportedly said to be interested in Brentford striker Ivan Toney as well as Wolves forward Pedro Neto.
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