Forget Martin Zubimendi, Owen Hargreaves thinks £100m star could replace Thomas Partey at Arsenal

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Arsenal are set for a huge midfield shake-up, with some decisions to be made over who will stay and go over the summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta have choices to make over Thomas Partey and Jorginho, who are at the end of their contracts in the months ahead.

The former of those has been a key part of the team this season, playing almost every game he has been available.

If Thomas Partey is to leave, then Arsenal will be looking at possible replacements for the deeper midfield role.

Martin Zubimendi is expected to join Arsenal, but the deal is far from complete as Real Madrid circle a possible deal.

With that in mind, the Gunners could look elsewhere, with the side recommended to sign one star instead.

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Owen Hargreaves tells Arsenal to sign Adam Wharton as Thomas Partey replacement

With the summer transfer market approaching, plenty of links are appearing with a possible switch to the Emirates Stadium.

Sporting director Andrea Berta has some key decisions to make, with Zubimendi the first-choice target for his midfield rebuild.

While the Spaniard could be on the cards, former Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves has instead tipped the Gunners to sign Crystal Palace star Adam Wharton.

Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s YouTube channel, he said: “Someone I like is Adam Wharton. He gets in your team [Arsenal].

“If Mikel Arteta saw him, he’d go, ‘that’s my guy’. Say if Thomas Partey leaves, Wharton is a player. The thing with Adam that’s crazy is his vision. He’s two steps ahead.

“His reading of the game when you watch him… his vision and his touch are almost as good as anyone.”

It’s a clear approval of the youngster, who is impressing in the Premier League over the past 18 months.

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Adam Wharton tipped to cost £100million in the transfer window

While Arsenal have been linked with Adam Wharton as a possible transfer option, it’s a move that wouldn’t come cheap.

According to TBR Football, a £100million price tag has been set on the England international before the summer window.

The 21-year-old has been struggling with injuries at times this season for Crystal Palace, but has managed to return in fine form.

Arsenal will get a personal look at the midfielder themselves when they play host to the Eagles on Wednesday night in a huge clash.

That, in itself, could convince a move for Arteta and Berta.