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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ed Aarons

Partey’s contract talks with Arsenal hit impasse but Lewis-Skelly poised to sign

Arsenal's Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey played an integral role for Arsenal, making 52 appearances this past season. Photograph: Peter Powell/Reuters

Thomas Partey is at an impasse with Arsenal in talks over a new contract as the midfielder weighs up whether to extend his stay. Partey, whose deal expires at the end of this month, has been offered a deal on slightly reduced terms.

The 32-year-old and his representatives are believed to want a similar pay structure to the one in the contract he signed when he joined from Atlético Madrid in 2020 for £45m, after he played an integral role last season, making 52 appearances.

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