May 25th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has some big changes planned for his team this summer. He is considering what to do with a number of key midfielders, and their futures are uncertain. One of the decisions he has already made is to give Jorginho a one-year extension. However, he is also prepared to let Thomas Partey go. Partey, who is from Ghana, has had a difficult time staying healthy over the past few seasons, and at 31 years old, the club is ready to move on from him. The futures of Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira are also in question, as they have only had limited roles in the team's recent Premier League matches.
Smith Rowe did have a standout performance in a match against Luton Town in April, but after that, he only made two substitute appearances. His representatives are scheduled to meet with the club's leaders before the transfer window opens, but it seems likely that he will leave in order to find more playing time. Vieira's situation is even more puzzling, as he started the season strong but then suffered a red card and a groin injury that kept him out for four months. When he returned, he failed to start any games and was only a substitute for most of the remaining matches.
According to the Athletic, Vieira's lack of playing time was partly due to his performance in training. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will try to recoup some of the £35million they spent on him two years ago. Another midfielder who is likely to leave is Albert Sambi Lokonga, who had a successful loan spell at Luton Town. Although injuries limited his appearances, he earned praise from former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Despite this, it seems that Lokonga will not be staying at Arsenal.
Lokonga himself has spoken about his time at Luton, saying that it was the best decision of his life to join the club and that he is grateful for the support and love he received there. However, he has also said that he has had discussions with Arsenal and it was decided that the best course of action was for him to leave the club. He still has a year left on his contract, with an option for another year, so his future remains uncertain.
As for the rest of the Arsenal team, there are some exciting developments on the horizon. Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have named a player they would like to see in England's Euro 2024 squad, and there are some rumors about a potential £50 million transfer for an Arsenal star. Plus, the club seems to have an advantage over Chelsea in the race for a £60 million Premier League player. There's even speculation that one of Manchester City's top players has helped Arsenal in their quest for next season's title. All of this and more can be found on our site, where we provide the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Arsenal. Sign up now and stay updated on all things Arsenal.
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