In the end, Arsenal ’s long-running quest for a central midfielder was worth the wait. The Gunners cut it fine, but in the end the fans’ patience was rewarded as Thomas Partey joined from Atletico Madrid. The Ghana international is expected to become a mainstay in Mikel Arteta’s line-up, offering a mix of defensive discipline, physicality and progressive passing. However, Partey’s addition also creates a headache for Arteta. With Partey, Arsenal now have 19 non-homegrown players in their squad, meaning the Spaniard will have to axe two to meet the Premier League’s limit of 17. Here are four players who could face exclusion from Arteta’s squad. (Image: Getty Images) Read More...
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