Thomas Partey attracting interest from Saudi Arabia

Arsenal have opened the possibility of selling midfielder Thomas Partey amid interest from Saudi Arabia, The Athletic claim.

The Ghana international has been a key player for the Gunners over the past three years, but could be sold in the coming weeks.

He has been injury prone at different stages of his Gunners career, and The Athletic report that his camp are looking for suitors.

The north London giants are currently in advanced talks with West Ham United to sign midfielder Declan Rice this summer.

Rice has been identified as a replacement for the departing Granit Xhaka. Arsenal will pursue another midfielder if Partey leaves.

Southampton's Romeo Lavia has been identified as a potential successor to Partey and talks are already underway with his agent.

Arsenal are yet to make a transfer offer for the Belgian, but could step up their interest once they receive a formal bid for Partey.

Partey was signed for £45 million from Atletico in 2020, and the Gunners will be hoping to recoup the entire fee amid Saudi interest.