Juventus has identified an Arsenal midfielder as they look for a replacement for Paul Pogba in January.
It is no secret that Juventus will be looking for a new midfielder in January.
Pogba has been suspended indefinitely after a drug test revealed excessive amounts of testosterone in his system.
Pogba has failed to find form since rejoining Juventus last summer. Last season, the midfielder only appeared in six league matches for Juventus, and his career with the club might be ended.
The Italian side have started the new campaign well, with seven points from a possible nine, but they will have been rocked by Pogba’s suspension.
As Massimiliano Allegri won’t want to be left short of options in midfield, the club have already started to put together a shortlist of potential Pogba replacements.
As reported by Get Italian Football News, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is on their shortlist. The Arsenal midfielder had been linked with an exit in the summer, but Mikel Arteta fought to keep him around.
Partey had offers from Saudi Arabia, but Arteta was quick to close the speculation down as he told reporters: “Thomas is a super important player for us and for me. I want him to be part of the team. That’s for sure.”
Partey could be tempted by Juventus
There’s no doubt that Arteta still values Partey, although the club could look to move him on next year as they continue to seek out a younger alternative.
Arteta’s preferred midfield trio of late has consisted of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Partey has still been in and around the first team but has instead been playing as an inverted right-back.
The 30-year-old has started three of Arsenal’s four Premier League matches so far, but he missed the game against Man Utd due to injury.
It’s no secret that Partey has struggled with injuries since arriving in North London and the midfielder is set to be sidelined until after the October
Considering his current deal with the Gunners expires in 2025, Arsenal could be tempted to cash in on the midfielder while Juventus are interested.
The tempo of Italian football could suit Partey and the 30-year-old would be given the chance to play in midfield again, instead of right-back.
Juventus will continue to monitor the midfielder’s injury status and they will no doubt have alternative targets in mind ahead of the January window.
