Arsenal: 3 problems that signing Thomas Partey will bring

Thomas Partey is an incredible player, but Arsenal must be wary.

As an Arsenal fan, I would be stupid to turn down the opportunity to sign Thomas Partey. After all, there’s a reason why the Ghanaian international midfielder is our top transfer target this summer. So it;s very clear where I stand; I would be delighted to sign Partey this summer..

However, football is never one-sided. With that being said, it’s important to consider both the positives and negatives. That said, I have put together the three main problems with signing Partey, so we can have a balanced view.

3. Let’s talk about the price tag

There’s no denying that Thomas Partey would be the most expensive midfield option available to Arsenal this summer, even with a release clause of £45m. Not only this, but I assume he will ask for a significant wage increase.

Especially with how negatively hit the transfer market will be due to the Coronavirus break. Arsenal were one of the first teams to be hit by the break and as a club that relies heavily on fan revenue to make some funds, they will need to tread carefully in the summer, let’s also not forget that the second instalment for Nicolas Pepe is due in the new season.

So, for financial purposes, Arsenal must contemplate whether signing Partey is the right thing to do, the last thing we as fans want is to be further in debt as it will only come back to bite us.