Arsenal want to keep Thomas Partey at the club beyond his existing contract and are in talks with the midfielder about a new deal.
The 31-year-old’s terms expire this summer and that would enable him to leave as a free agent.
It long appeared that Partey was set to exit, but a return to prominence in Mikel Arteta’s side has left the manager and club keen to extend his stay.
The Ghana international is happy at Arsenal and his family are enjoying living in London.
He would be open to an improved two-year agreement or a one-year deal plus an option to extend by a further 12 months.
Partey will also consider alternative option in case a deal cannot be struck for him to stay.
Having joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020, Partey has played an important role in the club’s progress — despite a number of spells out through injury.
He will miss the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain next week but should return for the reverse fixture on May 7.
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