EPL: Arsenal activate options to replace Thomas Partey

Arsenal have activated their options to replace midfielder Thomas Partey at the club.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Partey is set to leave Arsenal as a free agent.

Romano added that the Gunners have started discussions with Brentford captain Christian Norgaard to join the Premier League North London club.

In a tweet via his X account, Romano tweeted on Wednesday: “Thomas Partey, set to Arsenal as free agent at the end of the month – story from last week confirmed.

“#AFC have already activated options to replace Thomas with Nørgaard talks ongoing with Brentford.”

Partey’s contract with Arsenal will expire this summer and the Ghanaian international is yet to agree a new deal with the Gunners.

The midfielder has been linked with the likes of Juventus, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in recent weeks.

EPL: Arsenal activate options to replace Thomas Partey