Arsenal Insider can exclusively reveal that Thomas Partey has been told he will be given playing time if he signs a new contract at the club this summer.
The midfielder is nearing the final few months of his deal at the Emirates Stadium, which has put plenty of doubt over his future.
Despite struggling in recent seasons, Thomas Partey has managed to build up fitness that has kept him in the team most weeks.
For Mikel Arteta, the Ghanaian international has been an important option in the Arsenal midfield, which has prompted a potential change in direction.
Despite Partey’s dwindling contract situation, it seems as though a stay could now be plausible for the 31-year-old.
Mikel Arteta has promised playing time to Thomas Partey amid Arsenal contract talks
Arsenal are in talks with Thomas Partey over a new contract, with the midfielder looking at a potential stay with the club.
Sporting director Andrea Berta is in charge of handling the squad, which seems set to involve talks with the midfielder before his deal expires.
Sources speaking to Arsenal Insider have confirmed that Partey’s camp is happy to hold contract discussions, but are assessing options elsewhere too.
The midfielder won’t want to stay if playing time is limited, though Arteta is believed to have told the 31-year-old that he will receive minutes.
A one-year deal seems most likely, with the option of another year, to cover both parties, though it is far from complete.
As it stands, Partey is settled in north London and Arteta is happy with his contribution to the team, though it remains to be seen how the next few months pan out.
Another factor to take into consideration surrounds possible transfers in and out of the club, which could impact the midfield as a whole.
Arsenal’s midfield depth for 2025/26 after Thomas Partey contract and transfers
Should Partey sign a new contract, then the Arsenal midfield could have some considerable depth to it next summer.
While Jorginho is set to leave at the end of his contract, there will be some extra bodies in as Martin Zubimendi is expected to join Arsenal.
That is on top of the options already available to Mikel Arteta, with the midfield still looking in some fine shape.
| Player |
|---|
| Thomas Partey |
| Declan Rice |
| Mikel Merino |
| Martin Odegaard |
| Ethan Nwaneri |
| Martin Zubimendi |
Beyond that are possible sales for the likes of Fabio Vieira and Albert Sambi Lokonga, who seemingly have futures elsewhere.
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