In a recent statement on his YouTube channel, renowned football journalist Watts shared insights on the situation, revealing that Partey would be content staying at the club if no transfer materializes and if Arsenal expresses their desire to keep him.
"Partey is reportedly very content at Arsenal. He has expressed his desire to stay and play in the Champions League," Watts disclosed. "His primary motivation for joining Arsenal was to help the club regain its Champions League status. Now that they have achieved that, he wishes to compete in the tournament. However, when you have several Saudi clubs offering exorbitant wages and you are a 30-year-old player, such tempting offers can be difficult to ignore and may sway his decision."
"From a footballing perspective, my understanding is that Partey is genuinely satisfied with Arsenal and aspires to play in the Champions League with the club," Watts elaborated.
"Ultimately, money holds significant influence. If an offer comes along that provides astronomical financial security for both him and his family, it could alter his mindset as a player. So, we will have to wait and see."
Should Arsenal consider cashing in on Partey? While the midfielder played a pivotal role in Arsenal's impressive first-half season performance, his form dipped in the latter half, resulting in him losing his starting position to Jorginho.
The team has struggled in Partey's absence, with their initial three defeats this season occurring when he was unavailable for the full 90 minutes. Considering his injury history and age, it raises concerns about his reliability. However, with Granit Xhaka's anticipated departure, Arsenal may face difficulties in replacing two starting midfielders during a single transfer window