Arsenal's Thomas Partey 'agrees to join Italian side ' after snubbing Saudi Arabia offers
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly given his approval for a potential move to Juventus, as he is expected to reject offers from Saudi Arabia. According to Sky Sport Italia, Partey's representatives have reached a personal agreement with the Serie A club.
Juventus had previously shown interest in signing the Ghanaian international two years ago, but they were unable to pursue a deal at the time due to the high asking price set by Arsenal. However, the situation has changed now, and a transfer appears more likely as Arsenal is willing to sell Partey this summer to avoid losing him on a free transfer when his contract expires in June 2024.
Juventus believes that a fee in the range of €18-20 million (£15-17 million) could be enough to secure Partey, who is highly regarded by manager Massimiliano Allegri. Allegri has long been in search of a defensive midfielder with Partey's qualities, as the 30-year-old is versatile and can adapt to various systems. At Arsenal, he has played in a two-man midfield as part of a 4-2-3-1 formation, as well as in a three-man midfield in a 4-3-3 setup.
Allegri believes that signing Partey would provide the opportunity for Paul Pogba to play in a more advanced role, allowing the Frenchman to link up with Juventus' forwards. Sky Sport reports that Partey has been offered a three-year contract by Juventus, and the midfielder is open to a move to Italy after experiencing spells in both England and Spain.
It is also mentioned that Partey is keen to continue playing in a competitive European league, which is likely to result in him rejecting offers from Saudi Pro League sides. The Ghana captain joined Arsenal in October 2020 from Atletico Madrid, where he made 188 appearances over a five-year period. Since joining Arsenal, Partey has played 99 matches, scoring five goals and providing four assists.
In summary, Thomas Partey has reportedly given his approval for a potential move to Juventus, with personal terms agreed upon. Juventus had previously been interested in signing him, and now a transfer seems more likely as Arsenal is willing to sell him this summer. Allegri sees Partey as a valuable addition to the team, and the player's versatility suits the manager's desired midfield setup. Partey has been offered a three-year contract by Juventus and is open to a move to Italy. He is expected to reject offers from Saudi Arabia in favor of remaining in a competitive European league.
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