Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey has posted an image himself training with Gunners duo William Saliba and Jurrien Timber on Instagram.
This comes as Partey is now just a few days away from the end of his contract, meaning he could be heading out of the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer imminently.
Fabrizio Romano has posted on X about Arsenal closing in on Christian Norgaard from Brentford, adding that the Denmark international is joining as Partey’s replacement…
???? Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal, here we go! Agreement done club to club after €11m proposal sent today.
Personal terms also agreed with Nørgaard set for medical, Brentford have authorized the player to travel.
New midfielder to replace Thomas. ?? pic.twitter.com/Gdp1kbi41U
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025
Some fans will no doubt be reading into Partey’s latest Instagram post in that case, as it could be that the Ghana international is making it clear he’s saying his final goodbyes to some of his Arsenal teammates.
Thomas Partey still training with Arsenal players
? Thomas Partey on Instagram, working with William Saliba, Jurrien Timber & Arsenal staff. pic.twitter.com/eBs8dF44mS
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) June 26, 2025
On the other hand, this could also be seen as Partey still being involved with Arsenal, perhaps suggesting his future hasn’t been 100% decided.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few days, but one imagines we should hear something official very soon, especially as the Norgaard deal has advanced so quickly.
What Charles Watts has said about Thomas Partey
Speaking to CaughtOffside earlier this week, Charles Watts said his information at the time was that the Partey saga wasn’t entirely settled yet.
“Thomas Partey’s situation at Arsenal remains open,” Watts said.
“My information at the time of writing is that a final decision has not been taken and that contract talks have not completely ended.
“Obviously the longer this drags on without there being a breakthrough then the likelihood increases that Partey will move on as a free agent this summer, but as far as I’m aware we are not at that stage just yet.
“So there could still be a breakthrough in the discussions, but that would need to happen quickly because both sides want clarity on the situation.
“If Partey does end up leaving then Arsenal would have to go into the market to bring in another midfielder.
“They already have their big money replacement sorted in Zubimendi, but I don’t think that would be enough if Partey follows Jorginho through the exit door this summer.”
