Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners eyeing Bernardo Silva, Thomas Partey likely to leave, and more - April 22, 2024
Arsenal secured a 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, April 20, in the Premier League. Goals from Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard helped Mikel Arteta's team go back to the top of the league.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are interested in Bernardo Silva. Elsewhere, Thomas Partey is likely to leave the Emirates at the end of this season.
On that note, let's take a look at the major Arsenal transfer stories from April 22, 2024.
Arsenal eyeing Bernardo Silva
Arsenal are planning to move for Bernardo Silva this summer, according to The Daily Star. The Portuguese midfielder has been outstanding for Manchester City over the years and helped them to a historic treble last season. Silva has been in fine form this campaign as well, registering 11 goals and five assists from 42 outings across competitions.
Mikel Arteta is looking to add more creativity to his squad this summer and Silva's versatility makes him a fine option. However, he is already 29 and might not fit the recruitment policy at the Emirates.
The player apparently has a £60m release clause in his contract. The report adds that Real Madrid are leading the race for his services, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) also have their eyes on the Portuguese.
Thomas Partey likely to leave, says David Ornstein
Thomas Partey could end his stay at the Emirates this summer, according to acclaimed journalist David Ornstein. The Ghanaian midfielder has struggled to live up to expectations since joining Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020. The player has missed 26 games this season due to multiple injuries and his contract is set to expire in just over 12 months.
Speaking on The Athletic FC podcast, Ornstein insisted that the Gunners are unlikely to hand the 30-year-old a new deal.
"There are clear questions that need to be answered around Thomas Partey, who is approaching the final year of his contract. He barely plays for Arsenal anymore. He seems to be fit now. But he's not really getting on the pitch and he's not influencing," said Ornstein.
He continued:
"We know how good he can be. But recent times have not worked out how everybody would hope. I don't imagine he'll be getting a new contract. So do you sell? Or do you retain him as a player and you see that value in the final year as being better than a transfer fee?"
Declan Rice has helped the north London side deal with Partey's absence this season.
Gunners want new striker, says Fabrizio Romano
Arsenal are planning to sign a new striker this summer, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners lack a proper No. 9 in their roster right now, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah failing to impress. Recent reports have suggested that Mikel Arteta has his eyes on Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee and Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.
However, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Romano added that the Gunners are not in talks to sign either player yet.
“If they want to bring in a new striker, and this is the idea at Arsenal, then let's see what kind of opportunities they will have on the market. Currently, with Zirkzee, I’m only aware of scouting and nothing concrete regarding contact. With Isak, I think it will be more than difficult and more expensive because Newcastle will fight to keep him at the club, so it won't be easy,” said Romano.
Isak has scored 21 goals and set up one more from 34 outings across competitions for the Magpies this season.