CL club and national table-toppers set to move for £45m Arsenal star

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Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is reported to be a transfer target for two rival overseas clubs in the January transfer window.

According to Turkish outlet Takvim, the Gunners star will likely be subject to approaches from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.

The report claims that both clubs – currently first and second in the Superlig – are ‘expected to make a new move’ for the Arsenal player.

Partey’s Arsenal future seemed somewhat uncertain in the summer, amid links with the likes of Juventus and the Saudi Pro League.

While this speculation didn’t lead to anything concrete, the 30-year-old hasn’t had the best start to the season.

He has made just five appearances this season and Mikel Arteta mainly used him as a right-back in August.

Since then, Partey has made only one appearance. He was on the bench against Chelsea and didn’t make the squad in the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Sheffield United.

On Tuesday, Mikel Arteta confirmed that the Ghana international has suffered an injury setback and could be out for a few weeks.

Takvim mentioned reports suggesting Partey is growing tired of his limited role and could look to move on in the January transfer window.

Our view

Partey is an amazing player, but sadly he’s finding himself on the sidelines, with injuries holding him back once again.

We’ll see whether this culminates in Arteta opting to sell the £45million man mid-season. Perhaps if there are buyers who’d be willing to spend a decent sum, he could well consider it.

Fenerbahce are currently topping the Superlig while Galatasaray are second and also in the Champions League. Both would surely be good propositions for the Arsenal man.