Thomas Partey favors Arsenal extension as Spain, Saudi Arabia clubs interested in former Atletico Madrid star

Thomas Peny is in favor of his stay in Arsenal above the interest of Saudi Aarabia and Spain, according to CBS Sports sources. The Ghanaian International was expected to leave the Emirates Stadium if his contract ends this summer, but manager Mikel Arteta hinted that Arsenal was willing to offer an extension to the midfielder, who will be 32 in June.

Pareny has also attracted interest from Saudi Aarabic clubs, Juventus and Barcelona, ​​and is supposed to be a target for Atletico Madrid, the club he left in 2020 to become a member of Arsenal. In the following years he struggled with injuries, but in recent months he has shown some of his best form, which it is believed to have led new conversations during his future in the club.

Despite Pedey’s preference, it is far from certain that he will bind to an extension. Arsenal is supposed to give conditions that would guarantee his stay for next season with the option of another 12 months. That in itself has not been discounted by Pedey, but a lot will depend on the salary. He currently earns more than $ 250,000 a week, making him one of the best earners at the Emirates Stadium. CBS Sports understands that the Gunners would like to reduce Pedey to a lower base salary.

Pedey can also play a reduced role in the first team. Arsenal remains convinced that they will sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, according to CBS sports sources, after having groundwork before the arrival of the Spain International during this season. Real Madrid is also linked to a movement for Zubimendi, but there is optimism in North Londs that Arsenal will get their husbands.

Last week asked if progress had been made when expanding the Parey contract, Arteta said: “There is progress with all players. I will do that [sporting director] Andrea [Berta] And the club to decide and talk about. “

With Zubimendi income and the door open to Pedey to extend, it is expected that colleague defending midfielder Jorginho will leave when his contract ends. The Italy International has been associated with a move to Saudi Aarabia, but is supposed to prefer clubs in Brazil, Flamengo that is most often linked to its services. A ribblessel threatens to derail a lot of the rest of the season for the 33-year-old, who has won great admiration in Arsenal for his impact on and next to the field.