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Arsenal have already begun preparing for next summer’s transfer window, with a replacement for Thomas Partey among their priorities.
They were prepared to let the Ghanian international go in the last window, had they received a bid for him that matched their valuation. Although there was reported interest from Saudi Arabia amd Juventus, nothing materialised in the end.
And his latest injury setback – he is out for a minimum of six weeks with a thigh strain – has only raised more questions about his future at the club.
And one man who is already under consideration is Youssouf Fofana of AS Monaco. He came close to making a move to the Premier League already, with Monaco having accepted a bid of £30 million for his services, only for Fofana to turn it down.
With his contract set to expire at the end of this season, although with an option for a further, year, he should be available for a reduced fee next summer.
Andy is an exiled English football fan living in Cyprus. He loves all sports but football is his abiding passion, and he still has dreams every now and then about scoring the winning goal in a Wembley Cup Final, even though his playing days are long gone. He follows most major leagues, across Europe at least, and has a favoured team in each. When he’s not watching, listening, reading or downloading podcasts about football, he spend his time worrying about his beloved Arsenal.