{"id":133789,"date":"2023-11-15T17:55:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T17:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=133789"},"modified":"2023-11-15T17:55:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T17:55:39","slug":"five-midfielders-arsenal-could-sign-to-replace-crocked-thomas-partey-as-45m-transfer-nears-one-year-on-sidelines-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/five-midfielders-arsenal-could-sign-to-replace-crocked-thomas-partey-as-45m-transfer-nears-one-year-on-sidelines-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Five midfielders Arsenal could sign to replace crocked Thomas Partey as \u00a345m transfer nears one year on sidelines | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
ARSENAL are ready to make a move to sign a replacement for crocked Thomas Partey – who is sidelined until the new year.<\/p>\n
The Ghanaian moved to the Emirates in 2020 for \u00a345million but has spent nearly a year off the pitch due to countless injuries.<\/p>\n
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The\u00a030-year-old Ghana international\u00a0will likely be ruled out of action for the rest of the year after suffering a thigh problem in training earlier this month.<\/p>\n
And his latest spell on the sidelines has accelerated plans to cash in on a player who has missed 57 games and been unavailable for 296 days.<\/p>\n
Partey\u00a0is one of Arsenal\u2019s highest-paid players at \u00a3200,000-a-week and has a contract which runs to 2025.<\/p>\n
He was one of\u00a0Arteta\u2019s\u00a0first major signings but has rarely been available for consistent selection due to a long-running series of muscular injuries.<\/p>\n
Even if the player can achieve his target of a New Year\u2019s comeback, he is due to head to the Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations in January.<\/p>\n And that has persuaded the club to make a move on recruiting a new midfielder at the Emirates in the next transfer window.<\/p>\n Five midfielders could feature on the Gunners transfer target list as Mikel Arteta's side look to reinforce their midfield.<\/p>\n SunSport takes a look at each of them…<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Luiz is a player Arsenal have admired for some time but Villa also rate him highly.<\/p>\n The Gunners could be set to bid for the Brazilian when the transfer window re-opens as he is their number one target, reports\u00a0Fabrizio Romano.<\/p>\n They were keen on Luiz in 2022 but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.<\/p>\n He is a key player for Unai Emery's side, scoring five goals and providing one assist in 11 Premier League games this season.<\/p>\n Zubimendi caught Arsenal's eye previously with his performances and the Gunners considered a summer move.<\/p>\n The club have continued to monitor the 24-year-old and could be ready to make a bid when the transfer window re-opens, claims\u00a0Football.London.<\/p>\n The Spain international penned a new contract last year which ties him down at Sociedad until 2027.<\/p>\n But it is understood he has a release clause worth \u00a352m, which\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0could activate.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Manchester City\u00a0midfielder, 27, knows he needs to be playing regularly if he is to start at\u00a0Euro 2024.<\/p>\n And that is unlikely to happen for him at the Etihad after another frustrating season under\u00a0Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n City told Phillips in the summer they would be willing to let him go on loan but the \u00a345million former Leeds star chose to stay.<\/p>\n And the Gunners could lure the Englishman to North London if he wants to remain in Gareth Southgate's squad.<\/p>\n Premier League clubs are prepared to vote on a proposal to ban loans between associated clubs with the same owners.<\/p>\n And should it go through, the laws would be a big blow for Newcastle who are aiming to sign Neves – as the\u00a0Toon\u00a0and Al-Hilal are majority-owned by Saudi Arabia's\u00a0Public Investment Fund.<\/p>\n But this could be great news for Arsenal who could strike a deal with the \u00a347million ex-Wolves midfielder.<\/p>\n He made 253 appearances and scored 30 goals for the West Midlands side. He also won the\u00a0EFL Championship\u00a0in his\u00a0first season at Wolves.<\/p>\n After signing \u00a3105million Declan Rice from West Ham in the summer, the Gunners turned their heads to Real Madrid star Tchouameni.<\/p>\n Los Blancos signed the Frenchman for \u00a385million in 2022 from Ligue 1 giants Monaco.<\/p>\n Tchouameni failed to stamp his authority on\u00a0Carlo Ancelotti's team last season – but has been a regular starter for the Spanish side this term.<\/p>\n But a stress fracture in his left foot has sidelined the 23-year-old until the new year – meaning a move for him in January could be very risky.<\/p>\n<\/picture>'THEATRE OF CHIPS' <\/span><\/p>\n
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