Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has agreed private phrases forward of a transfer to the Saudi Pro League, in line with experiences. If the Ghanaian bids farewell to the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are anticipated to ramp up their curiosity in Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Mikel Arteta has already misplaced one key midfielder this summer time, with Granit Xhaka becoming a member of Bayer Leverkusen in a £21.5million deal. And he appears set to lose one other, with Partey threatening to grow to be the most recent big-name participant to plump for a wholesome pay day within the Middle East.

According to reports from Saudi Arabia, the 30-year-old has 'lastly agreed' on phrases with an unnamed membership. Partey has two years left to run on his Arsenal contract, though it stays to be seen what sort of price could be recouped for the previous Atletico Madrid man.

If he calls time on his stint with the Gunners, CBS Sports declare that they'll formally 'enter the race' for Lavia, who's valued by Southampton at £50m.

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