The last year of Thomas Partey’s contract at Emirates Stadium has begun.

 At Lincoln Financial Field on July 31, 2024, during the Pre-Season Friendly between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC, Thomas Partey of Arsenal FC

Thomas Partey wrote a heartfelt statement after Arsenal’s loss to Liverpool. The Gunners’ preseason tour of the United States came to a close on Wednesday night at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where Mikel Arteta’s team was defeated 2-1 by the Reds.

Within the first fifteen minutes, Mohamed Salah gave Liverpool the lead. Fabio Carvalho then added his nаme to the tally. Kai Havertz then gave Arsenal a late comeback, but the north Londoners were unable to get an equaliser in the second half.

Partey, who just started the last year of his contract at the Emirates Stadium, posted a moving message on social media following the game. “The US tour has come to an end, and we’re leaving with unforgettable memories,” the 31-year-old midfield player posted on Instagram. Your whole support was felt here! With gratitude, US .

Given that Partey’s contract is slated to end in June 2025, there have been strong rumours around his departure from Arsenal this summer. Curiously, Mikel Merino has become a target for the Gunners lately, which raises even more questions about the Ghanian’s prospects.

football.london is aware of In an attempt to expand their alternatives in the middle of the field, Arsenal is interested in signing the Real Sociedad maestro. During the previous season, Merino made 32 appearances in La Liga, tallying three assists and five goals.

He was a vital member of Imanol Alguacil’s team that helped the Spanish team qualify for the Europa League and finish sixth. The president of Real Sociedad gave a status report on the midfield player valued at £42.3 million in a recent interview with the Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo.

“We are aware that Merino has offers, and we know them,” stated Jokin Aperribay. He and others around him have had a very serious chat, and maybe he will decide to stay. We want him to stay, and he already understands that.

“He’s received an offer to renew for a while. If not, we’ll attempt to work out the best solution for Real via negotiation. We believe that the club has to focus on the future.

Aim to become more resilient every day or every year. When a player tells you he wants to seize an opportunity, you don’t have to hide behind a contract. Our daily labour strengthens us.

It seems like Real Sociedad has been trying to sign a replacement for Merino in the interim. Fabrizio Romano claims that the La Liga team and RB Salzburg have come to an agreement for Luka Sucic to join. Sucic will go to Spain with his entourage to do his physical.