Mikel Arteta asks Thomas Partey for a favour regarding £50m star who wants to join Manchester United
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, is keen on disrupting Manchester United’s efforts to acquire Mohammed Kudus during the upcoming summer transfer window, and he hopes to achieve this with the assistance of Thomas Partey.
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are currently in search of a new midfielder, and as is often the case, they have been linked with several of the same players. One of these players is Kudus, who currently plays for Ajax.
According to Ghana Soccer Net, Arsenal may now have an advantage in the competition to secure the services of the Ghanaian midfielder.
Mikel Arteta wants Thomas Partey to convince Mohammed Kudus to join Arsenal instead of Manchester United
According to the report, Arsenal has now entered the race alongside Manchester United and Liverpool to sign Mohammed Kudus from Ajax in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Ghanaian midfielder, who is valued at around £50 million, is highly likely to depart from Ajax during this transfer window.
“I think it is best for both Ajax and Mohammed that he makes a transfer now. Now is the right time,” said Kudus’ agent, Jennifer Mendelewitsch told De Telegraaf. “He has ignored a proposal to extend his contract until the summer of 2026.”
With the competition intensifying to secure Mohammed Kudus’s signature, Arsenal is exploring strategies to outmaneuver Manchester United and Liverpool.
According to the report, Arsenal believes that Thomas Partey’s involvement in the process could potentially tilt the scales in their favor. The Gunners are looking to leverage Partey’s influence to gain an advantage over their rivals in the pursuit of Kudus.
“Arsenal are set to hijack any possible move with Thomas Partey seen as the man to convince Mohammed Kudus to the club,” the outlet writes.
According to reports, Arsenal has employed a similar approach in the past when attempting to sign Aaron Ramsdale. On that occasion, the involvement of agent Bukayo Saka played a significant role in facilitating the transfer.
Now, it is believed that Thomas Partey is expected to step up and assist in Arsenal’s efforts to secure Mohammed Kudus. The Gunners are relying on Partey’s influence and involvement to help sway the transfer in their favor, just as Saka did previously.
Thomas Partey holds a distinguished status as one of Ghana’s most accomplished players throughout history. His reputation extends to the national team, the Black Stars, where Mohammed Kudus is considered one of the emerging talents. Kudus likely looks up to Partey and values his guidance. If Partey can offer a positive endorsement or support Arsenal’s pursuit of Kudus, it could have a significant impact.
At just 22 years old, Kudus has already displayed remarkable skills and potential. With 18 goals and six assists for Ajax this season, he has proven his abilities and is poised to become a prominent player in the future.
The involvement of Partey in Arsenal’s pursuit of Kudus adds an intriguing dynamic. It remains to be seen if Partey’s influence will give Arsenal an edge over Manchester United and other competitors in securing Kudus’ signature.
Mikel Arteta asks Thomas Partey for a favour regarding £50m star who wants to join Manchester United