There are speculations about Arsenal allowing Thomas Partey to leave this summer. Honestly I don't really have a problem with selling Partey at that amount. The problem is also selling Xhaka as well. It'll really leave their midfield lacking in experience though. In as much as I want him gone too but not on the back of losing two of their midfield generals at one go.
Remember that the midfield is at the heart of how they play. Even if the new guy comes in and hits the ground running, we can't realistically expect two new midfielders to hit it off immediately.
Xhaka, is one of the Gunners' important players who is almost certainly always the main starter. in one season, he has played 36 matches as a starter in the Premier League. his role this season, really contributed greatly in every game with the Gunners. Actually, I don't like it when he leaves and is replaced by another player. however, it looks like he has decided to decide on his future playing with another club. if Declan Rice is successfully brought in from West Ham, it is certain that Xhaka will leave for the Bundesliga to join Leverkusen.
Meanwhile Partey, at the end of the season his performance has decreased. then, Arteta had time to rotate him into full-back and it seemed he was playing quite well. to be sure, these two players are key players as well as a counterbalance to the young squad of The Gunners. if both of them leave next season, Arsenal will only have Jorginho. Anyway, I don't know what Arteta is planning with his squad for next season. in fact, we have a tussle over the exorbitant price of Declan Rice. but what is certain, the coming and going of players is something that is certain in a team. Gradually, each player has his time.
As an Arsenal supporter, I hope Arteta is not wrong with his decision. and hopefully what we hope for can be realized in the next season, even though we are well aware that it doesn't seem like it will be easy for the young Gunners squad. So, let's see how it develops.