It has almost been a month since Mikel Arteta last spoke publicly about Thomas Partey and his expiring Arsenal contract. Nothing concrete has happened since to give the sense that Arteta's hopes of having his midfielder stay beyond June 30 will be realised.

Arsenal have been pushing to sign a striker all summer and it appears that boss Mikel Arteta may now finally get his wish as he bolsters his squad ahead of another title challenge

Arsenal are facing increasing uncertainty over the future of Thomas Partey as the midfielder approaches the final ten days of his contract with the club.