Arsenal is currently evaluating a potential overhaul of their midfield during the upcoming January transfer window, with uncertainty surrounding the future of Thomas Partey at the club. Partey, who represents Ghana internationally, has seen limited playing time in the Premier League due to injuries, with his latest setback expected to sideline him for the remainder of 2023, as reported by football.london. ESPN has indicated that Arsenal has contemplated the possibility of allowing Partey to depart in the summer, but no suitable offers have materialised. Furthermore, there is reported interest in Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz as a potential replacement for Partey.
Luiz has been strongly linked with a move to Mikel Arteta’s team, owing to his impressive performances in the 2023/24 season. The 25-year-old midfielder has been a pivotal player for Unai Emery’s squad, netting five goals and providing two assists, contributing to Villa’s fourth-place position in the current standings.
Emery has addressed Luiz’s future at Villa Park, expressing his desire to retain the midfielder and stating that Luiz is content with the team. Emery’s comments came following Villa’s 2-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur, during which he commended Luiz’s exceptional commitment and expressed his wish to keep him at the club.
In additional developments, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have been warned of potential points deductions following Gary Neville’s financial fair play (FFP) prediction. The upcoming Premier League fixtures for Arsenal have also been compared to those of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham.
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