Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been linked with an exit this summer (Picture: Getty)
Juventus have made fresh contact with Arsenal as they look to sign the Ghana international midfielder this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Juventus is understood to be Partey’s preferred destination should Arsenal sanction his departure.
Several Saudi Pro League clubs have also registered an interest in the 30-year-old, who played a key role in the Gunners’ title challenge last season.
While Partey’s ability has never been in question, his durability has often cost him and Arsenal dear when they have needed him most.
In each of the last two campaigns his form and fitness has deteriorated during the run-ins which has led to speculation that Arsenal could look to cash in on a player who has two years left on his current contract.
While Mikel Arteta insists Partey remains a ‘super important’ player for Arsenal, Juventus are not giving up on a potential deal and reports claim that they have made new contact with the Gunners over the possibility of signing the player.
It is thought that Juventus signing Partey will only happen if the Italian side make another sale with United States midfielder Weston McKennie looking likely to stay.
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Juventus could also potentially raise some funds to make a bid for Partey if Chelsea agree to their proposed swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku.
The Serie A club have offered Dusan Vlahovic to the Blues and want a €40m fee from Chelsea as part of the transfer.
Juventus fans appear to be unhappy over the club’s attempts to land Lukaku and staged a protest about it last month.
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Juventus is Partey’s preferred destination…