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PARTEY HIGHLY CRITICAL OF ARSENAL SPELL

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was highly critical of his performances for the Gunners since he moved to the club at the start of last season. The Gunners paid the €50m release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract to secure his transfer. Ghana national team star Parteywas highly critical of his Arsenal form in an interview with Sky Sports as he gave himself a score of 4/10.

The Ghana international has come under criticisms from the Arsenal fans due to his inconsistent form in midfield especially since his return from muscle tightness for the Liverpool game at Anfield last month.Including the Liverpool game, the Gunners have lost three of their last four Premier League games and the duo of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey and club skipper Pierre-EmerickAubameyang have both been heavily criticised by the Arsenal fans. The general consensus is that senior players such as Aubameyang and Partey are letting the team down to the extent that fans can’t wait for them to leave for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cameroon at the start of next month. Aubameyang is expected to lead Gabon during the tournament, while Partey will take on a similar role as the vice-captain for the Ghanaian team.

Arsenal have lost their last two Premier League games despite taking the lead in those games and they would be hoping to get back to winning ways when they welcome South Coast club Southampton to the Emirates Stadium this weekend.

The aforementioned interview from Partey took place shortly before the Everton game at Goodison Park on Monday, the Gunners took the lead through Martin Odegaard at the end of the first half before Partey and Arsenal substitute Nuno Tavares were involved in a mix-up off a throw-in which led to the Everton equaliser from Richarlison ten minutes from time. Demarai Gray then scored the winning goal for the Toffees in added time to ensure that their run of eight games without a win came to an end.

PARTEY DROPS ON ARSENAL LIST

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is down by one place on the list of the most expensive signings at the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners completed the signing of English defender Ben White on Friday.

Ghana national team vice skipper Partey became the fourth most expensive Arsenal signing when the North London club paid the €50m (£45m) release clause in his then Atletico Madrid contract to secure his transfer during last summer’s transfer window. Ghana midfielder Partey was less costly than just three players namely Nicholas Pepe, Pierre-EmerickAubameyang and Alexandre Lacazetteas at the start of this summer. However, the Ghana international has dropped from fourth to fifth most expensive signing at Arsenal with the arrival of White from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Arsenal paid £50m for White who was their top defensive target in this window. The North Londoners had two bids rejected by Brighton before they were successful when they matched the club’s valuation.The Gunners made a £40m bid at first and it was turned down by Brighton before the bid was upped to £47m. The second bid also met a negative response from the Seagulls.

23-year-old White has replaced Ghanaian international Partey as the fourth most expensive Arsenal signing and he has been handed the number four jersey ahead of the new campaign. England player White is the third signing for the Gunners this summer after Albert SambiLokonga and Nuno Tavares.

The Gunners signed Belgian midfielder Lokonga in a deal that could be reach the £17m mark, while fullback Tavares has moved to Arsenal in an £8m deal. Arsenal signed Lokonga and Tavares from Anderlecht in Belgium and Benfica in Portugal.

Arsenal are still in the market for other reinforcements this summer with Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdaleone of the players being eyed. Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez is also a target for Arsenal.

PARTEY TO JOIN GHANA SQUAD THURSDAY

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will join the rest of his teammates on Thursday according to the Ghanaian Football Association (GFA). The Ghanaian football body was forced to release a statement on Parteyon Monday following reports that the player had been expelled from camp by Ghana coach Charles Akonnor ahead of the international friendly clash between Ghana and Morocco on Tuesday.

The statement from the GFA has now confirmed the situation of things as regards Partey. It was revealed that the Ghana vice-captain was given permission to miss the Morocco friendly for him to attend to some personal issues.

Partey, 27, was said to have met with coach Akonnoron Thursday to discuss his situation as per the statement from the football body. The Arsenal player travelled to Cape Coast for a meeting with his coach. At the end of the meeting that lasted for almost an hour, he was excused for the Morocco game and asked to return to camp in time for the Ivory Coast game.

Arsenal midfielder Partey is the first deputy captain for the Ghana team and he joined his colleagues in training briefly to show his support before leaving for the Ghanaian capital Accra. He will rejoin the Ghana camp on Thursday ahead of the West African Derby with the Ivorians.

Partey didn’t have the best of seasons in his debut campaign for the Gunners following his transfer from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid last summer and he would be hoping for a better outing with his national team when the Black Stars face the Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire.

Meanwhile, Brentford winger TariqeFosu has been sent home from the Ghana camp after he reported late. To this effect, he will miss the games against Morocco and Ivory Coast. Fellow winger Mubarak Wakaso will also miss the two matches as he was unable to travel from China due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Young players Kamal Sowah and KamaldeenSulemana will miss the two aforementioned friendly games as well for various reasons.

PARTEY STRUGGLING AT ARSENAL

While it’s not always certain that a good player will be able to make an instant hit or impact after leaving a particular club and League for another, it is rather becoming a regularity to see even great players fail to live up to expectations. This has been the case of Ghanaian international midfielder Thomas Partey since arriving at Arsenal from Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid last summer.

The combative midfielder decided to quit Spain and left the Rojiblancos in favor of a move to the English Premier League to join Arsenal. After completing the transfer to the Emirates club last summer, the hopes of Arsenal fans rose very high. They thought they had completed a marquee signing and could not wait to see him start his career at the club.

During the first few weeks he spent in London, Partey immediately became a fans’ favorite at the Emirates and had his name sung on every Arsenal fan’s lips. But he has not had the fair share of luck in his short Gunners career so far, having suffered a couple of injuries that have drained him of confidence and form. He has been restricted to just a few games for Arsenal this season and has also missed some of their last crucial matches as well.

When he joined, his manager Mikel Arteta claimed that the club had signed a really great player who would make a huge statement in the Premier League, but unfortunately, that has not been the case. While the player is said to be working hard enough to make a return from his niggling injury worries, he has also come under criticism for when he has participated on the pitch.

But Arteta has commended the former Atletico Madrid man, insisting that he’s doing his best to return to the pitch and also added that he will be fresh ahead of next season.

PARTEY SET FOR ARSENAL RETURN

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has hardly played for the Gunners since his big money transfer last summer. The Ghana international has struggled with a thigh injury for the majority of his time at Arsenal whom he joined when they paid the release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract last year. Arsenal paid €50m (£45m) to sign the Ghana midfielder to make him the fourth most expensive signing in their history behind the attacking trio of Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-EmerickAubameyang and Nicholas Pepe.


Thomas Partey made his debut for Arsenal as a late substitute in the Premier League defeat at Manchester City. The Ghana player couldn’t do anything as Raheem Sterling scored the lone goal of the game in the first half to condemn the Gunners to their second league defeat of the season.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has hardly played for the Gunners since his big money transfer last summer. The Ghana international has struggled with a thigh injury for the majority of his time at Arsenal whom he joined when they paid the release clause in his Atletico Madrid contract last year. Arsenal paid €50m (£45m) to sign the Ghana midfielder to make him the fourth most expensive signing in their history behind the attacking trio of Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-EmerickAubameyang and Nicholas Pepe.

PARTEY SET FOR ARSENAL RETURN

Thomas Partey made his debut for Arsenal as a late substitute in the Premier League defeat at Manchester City. The Ghana player couldn’t do anything as Raheem Sterling scored the lone goal of the game in the first half to condemn the Gunners to their second league defeat of the season. Continue reading PARTEY SET FOR ARSENAL RETURN

Kevin Campbell believes Arsenal should prioritise Thomas Partey signing

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes the Gunners should prioritise the signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid this summer. The Ghana international has been touted to join the north London side over the past few months, but the club have yet to finalise a deal for his services.

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes the Gunners should prioritise the signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid this summer. The Ghana international has been touted to join the north London side over the past few months, but the club have yet to finalise a deal for his services.

Kevin Campbell believes Arsenal should prioritise Thomas Partey signing

Atletico are adamant that they won’t accept anything less than the £45m release clause on his contract, but the Gunners are still hopeful of negotiating a lesser price. They have already failed with a player-plus-cash deal involving Matteo Guendouzi for the midfielder but are expected to come up with a renewed bid.
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Former Ghana international urges Thomas Partey to remain in La Liga

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has advised Thomas Partey to stay put in the Spanish La Liga rather than pursuing a move to England or Italy. The 26-year-old has developed into a key player for Atletico Madrid over the past few years but reports have emerged that he could favour a move to Arsenal at the end of the season.

Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey has advised Thomas Partey to stay put in the Spanish La Liga rather than pursuing a move to England or Italy. The 26-year-old has developed into a key player for Atletico Madrid over the past few years but reports have emerged that he could favour a move to Arsenal at the end of the season.

Former Ghana international urges Thomas Partey to remain in La Liga

Speaking to Ocean 1 TV, Lamptey said that Partey should continue his trade in the Spanish top-flight rather than making the move to either England or Italy where he made struggle to adapt to the style of play, he told: “There are numerous offers coming for Thomas Teye Partey but his career will take a nosedive if he doesn’t choose his next move well.
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Partey hopeful of sorting out a new contract with Atletico Madrid

Ghana international Thomas Partey has revealed that his representative has already opened talks with Atletico Madrid regarding a new and improved contract. The midfielder is presently tied to the Spanish giants until the summer of 2023 but negotiations are already underway over an extension amid the speculated interest from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United.

Speaking to Onda Madrid, Partey confirmed that discussions are underway over a possible contract renewal and he is optimistic of a quick breakthrough. He added that he is content at the Madrid giants at the moment and won’t consider a move elsewhere unless the club show him the exit door in the future.
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Partey reveals how Ghana can come victorious at the AFCON

Ghana international Thomas Partey has said that the Black Stars need more than just expertise in order to end their long wait for the African Cup of Nations. The West African nation have failed to win the competition in the past 37 years but they are hopeful of breaking the rut when Africa’s best collide in Egypt this summer.

Speaking to reporters, Partey, who is currently with Atletico Madrid at the club, said that the team require skills, luck and unity, if they are to make a strong case to win the continental competition, he said: “To win a tournament like AFCON sometimes quality alone is not enough. We have to be able to sacrifice and go the extra mile and with that and a little bit of luck, I am sure we will emerge victorious. Unity and working for each other will be vital because we have got the quality of players already so we all have to on the same page. This will be my second major tournament with the team so it’s hard to tell what has been wrong in the past but we need to be united.”

Ghana international Thomas Partey has said that the Black Stars need more than just expertise in order to end their long wait for the African Cup of Nations. The West African nation have failed to win the competition in the past 37 years but they are hopeful of breaking the rut when Africa’s best collide in Egypt this summer.

Partey reveals how Ghana can come victorious at the AFCON

Speaking to reporters, Partey, who is currently with Atletico Madrid at the club, said that the team require skills, luck and unity, if they are to make a strong case to win the continental competition, he said: “To win a tournament like AFCON sometimes quality alone is not enough. We have to be able to sacrifice and go the extra mile and with that and a little bit of luck, I am sure we will emerge victorious. Unity and working for each other will be vital because we have got the quality of players already so we all have to on the same page. This will be my second major tournament with the team so it’s hard to tell what has been wrong in the past but we need to be united.”

Ghana have been pitted against Benin, Guinea Bissau and Cameroon for the group stage of the tournament and they have to produce their best to reach the knockout phase. Prior to that, they have received a blow with the surprise retirement of Asamoah Gyan after he was stripped from the captaincy.

Gyan has been Ghana’s most potent striker with 51 goals during his international career and his absence could hamper their prospects of winning the title. Aside from Ghana, the likes of Ivory Coast, Senegal, Morocco and hosts Egypt are among the other fancied sides to make a strong case of securing the AFCON crown this summer. Egypt start off the competition against Zimbabwe on June 22.

Thomas Partey urges Atletico Madrid to end the season on a high

Ghana international Thomas Partey has urged his teammates at Atletico Madrid to end the season on a high. The Spanish outfit are nine points behind leaders Barcelona at the top of the league standings and their prospects of winning the title seems improbable unless the Blaugrana suffer a string of shock defeats.

As such, it is pretty much confirmed that the Catalan giants will be crowned the Spanish champions in a few weeks’ time but Partey does not want the same to hamper his team’s performances, he said: “We want to win the games that we have left. We always go strong and we are happy with the victory. Now we have to think about the next match against Valencia on Wednesday against our fans. We have to win our games because we only have to be up if we win. That’s why we try to win all the games to add all the possible points until the end.”

Ghana international Thomas Partey has urged his teammates at Atletico Madrid to end the season on a high. The Spanish outfit are nine points behind leaders Barcelona at the top of the league standings and their prospects of winning the title seems improbable unless the Blaugrana suffer a string of shock defeats.

Partey reveals how Ghana can come victorious at the AFCON

As such, it is pretty much confirmed that the Catalan giants will be crowned the Spanish champions in a few weeks’ time but Partey does not want the same to hamper his team’s performances, he said: “We want to win the games that we have left. We always go strong and we are happy with the victory. Now we have to think about the next match against Valencia on Wednesday against our fans. We have to win our games because we only have to be up if we win. That’s why we try to win all the games to add all the possible points until the end.”

Atletico finished as the runners-up to Barcelona during the previous campaign and they have the opportunity to achieve the same this campaign. They are currently four points ahead of arch-rivals Real Madrid and have a good chance of finishing above them, provided they do not lose their heads during the closing stages of the campaign.

Atletico’s next match comes against Valencia at the Wanda Metropolitano and the game should prove a tricky prospect, considering the latter’s resurgence during the backend of the campaign. Valencia. The Mestalla outfit have suffered just two league defeats since the turn of the year and they are bound to produce a tough challenge with as many as 16 draws through their campaign. The reverse fixture witnessed a 1-1 draw. Angel Correa opened the scoring for Atletico during the first period but Rodrigo levelled the proceedings shortly after the break.