Thomas Partey ‘has told Arsenal that he wants to leave the club in January’ amid Juventus interest… but Ghana international ‘will hold out for more options in England and Spain’

• Thomas Partey has reportedly told Arsenal that he wants to leave the club 
• Juventus are considering a move for the Ghana international in January window 
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Thomas Partey has reportedly told Arsenal that he wants to leave the club in January amid interest from Italian giants Juventus. 

Partey, 30, was closely linked with a move away from north London during the summer window and was sought after by Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli. 

Despite their desire to sign the former Atletico Madrid star, Partey remained at Arsenal for the start of the season but has since struggled for consistent game time. 

The midfielder has dealt with multiple injuries since the season opener and his place within the Arsenal squad could soon be available amid suggestions he will leave. 

According to Tutto Mercato, Partey has already informed the Gunners over his desire to leave the club during the January transfer window. 

Thomas Partey has reportedly told Arsenal that he wants to leave the club in January

Massimiliano Allegri’s Juventus have a keen interest in the former Atletico Madrid midfielder

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The outlet claim that Italian giants Juventus are the front-runners to sign Partey, given their need for a defensive midfielder. 

However, it’s also reported that Partey will hold out for more options – preferably in the Premier League or LaLiga – before making a decision. 

During the summer, Partey’s future in north London dominated transfer discourse up until Mikel Arteta insisted the midfielder is a ‘super important’ asset in the team.  

When asked whether he expected Partey to stay, Arteta said: ‘Yes. Every time I spoke to him, his will is stay to with us. There is nothing there (a potential move) at all.

‘Without question, Thomas Partey is a super important player for us and for me. We want him to be in the team, that’s for sure.’

However, just last month, Arteta admitted that Partey‘s fitness is a ‘big concern’ after reports claimed the midfielder could be out until December.

The Ghanaian missed just seven games in five years at Atletico Madrid but has been plagued with issues since joining Arsenal in 2020.

Partey’s last appearance for the Gunners came as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Man City 

Partey’s last appearance for the Gunners came as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Manchester City last month. 

He suffered another setback in training prior to Arsenal’s victory away at Sevilla in the Champions League.

Speaking on the issue, Arteta said: ‘It is a big concern because, when Thomas is fit and available and he’s been part of the team, we have seen what the results and the impact that he has on the team.

‘This season we have more protection, especially for that reason as well because we know in the past two seasons what has happened and the impact that it had on the team, so we had to address that.’

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