Arsenal Begin Thomas Partey Replacement Talks with Brentford’s Nørgaard as Midfielder Set to Exit
Arsenal have officially activated their plan to replace Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming that the North London club has entered talks with Brentford captain Christian Nørgaard.
According to Romano, Partey will leave the Emirates as a free agent at the end of the month, bringing an end to his four-year stint with the Gunners.
“Thomas Partey, set to leave Arsenal as free agent at the end of the month – story from last week confirmed,” Romano tweeted.
“Arsenal have already activated options to replace Thomas with Nørgaard talks ongoing with Brentford.”
🧠 OPINION: Smart Move or Downgrade? Arsenal's Midfield Transition Begins
Letting Partey walk for free may seem risky for a club eyeing silverware next season, but Arsenal’s injury concerns with the Ghanaian likely influenced their decision. Partey’s contributions — while impressive when fit — have been marred by recurring injuries and inconsistency.
In Christian Nørgaard, Arsenal could be seeking a more durable, Premier League-tested option, who offers solid defensive work rate and positional discipline. However, some fans may question whether he matches Partey’s technical ceiling.
With Declan Rice already thriving in midfield, the Gunners seem to be restructuring their core with players more suited to Mikel Arteta’s evolving system — reliability over flair, consistency over flash.
🚨 What to Watch:
Will Arsenal secure Nørgaard before pre-season?
Can Partey revive his career at a top club like Juventus or Barcelona?
Should Arsenal have sold Partey earlier instead of letting him leave for free?
📢 Fans Reacting Online:
“Partey leaving for free? Poor business.”
“Nørgaard’s a quiet beast. Underrated pickup.”
“Sad to see Partey go, but we need players who can stay fit.”
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