Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has been urged to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice as he would be an 'upgrade' on Thomas Partey. The Ghana international has endured a difficult few weeks for the Gunners after an impressive season in Mikel Arteta's midfield.
Partey has thrived in a new role for Arsenal, playing as the lone holding midfielder alongside Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard. Oleksandr Zinchenko's arrival has allowed Arteta to implement a new system that has seen the Ukraine international move into midfield in possession and help Partey protect the defence, along with aiding attacking phases of play.
The Ghanaian midfielder has had his injury problems this season and has struggled for form in recent weeks as the Gunners have stumbled in their Premier League title challenge. Partey was criticised for his performance during the 2-2 draw against West Ham in which Rice got the better of the Arsenal star at the London Stadium.
