{"id":297471,"date":"2023-12-08T06:08:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T06:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=297471"},"modified":"2023-12-08T06:08:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T06:08:59","slug":"arsenal-eye-replacement-for-star-zinchenko-rates-higher-than-man-city-ace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/soccer\/arsenal-eye-replacement-for-star-zinchenko-rates-higher-than-man-city-ace\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal eye replacement for star Zinchenko rates higher than Man City ace"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Thierry Henry picks out Arsenal star who is best in Premier League &#039;by a mile&#039;<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a January transfer for Fulham star Joao Palhinha in a move that could supposedly end Thomas Partey\u2019s Gunners career, it has been claimed. Clubs from across Europe are lining up to sign Palhinha after a move to Bayern Munich failed in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Palhinha has continued to shine for Marco Silva\u2019s Fulham and could reportedly be on the move in January. The 28-year-old is reportedly wanted by Arsenal as Mikel Arteta plans another midfield addition.<\/p>\n<p>Fulham had to turn down a \u00a355m offer from Bayern in the final days of the summer window. The Cottagers were unable to source a replacement, with a bid for Manchester United\u2019s Scott McTominay reported to have failed.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal want to sign another midfielder to compete with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and club captain Martin Odegaard. According to the Mirror, a deal for Palhinha would end Ghana international Partey\u2019s career in north London.<\/p>\n<p>Partey has been a key player for Arsenal over the last few years, helping the Gunners compete for the Premier League title last season. But the addition of Rice and a campaign hampered by injuries have pushed the 30-year-old out of the picture.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Man Utd swap deal, Liverpool \u00a330m talks, Tottenham in race for winger[UPDATES] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Arsenal-Joao-Palhinha-Fulham-5104419.jpg?r=1701976258428\"><\/p>\n<p>That is despite team-mate Olesandr Zinchenko insisting that Partey is a better defensive midfielder than Casemiro and Rodri. Asked to compare the three by Rio Ferdinand on the Vibe With Five Podcast, the Ukrainian said: \u201cI don\u2019t want to say something bad. Casemiro is a world class player, five Champions Leagues. But if I had to choose, it would be Partey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I had the debate in my head, who is the best holding midfielder I have ever played with \u2013 it was between Fernandinho, Rodri and Partey. It is a tough one. I watched Fernandinho when he was at Shakhtar and he helped me so much. I love him like an older brother.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>United legend Ferdinand then asked Zinchenko if he truly believed Partey was better than Rodri and he replied: \u201cRio, please come and see him in training. He has everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Arsenal could sign &#8216;next Thomas Muller&#8217; for bargain fee after scouting mission[GOSSIP] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Arsenal and Liverpool big winners as Ten Hag lets slip Man Utd&#8217;s January plans[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Mourinho&#8217;s Arsenal comments ring true after ex-Spurs boss shared Arteta wish[QUOTES] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/Arsenal-Thomas-Partey-5104427.jpg?r=1701976258507\"><\/p>\n<p>Despite a near-\u00a3200m summer outlay, Arsenal could be busy again in January. Sporting director Edu has not ruled out any business in the winter window. &#8220;To work for a football club like Arsenal, it is always busy, isn\u2019t it?\u201d the Brazilian told Amazon Prime.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You need to put in a lot of effort and energy and dedicate a lot of time, but of course in January and the summer, it does intensify a bit. We are prepared.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have big people around the club to support me and the decisions. We always have our targets &#8211; it is important to be prepared for every single scenario &#8211; that is very important.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/affiliateswidgets\/175x108\/1701355713208.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/affiliateswidgets\/115x50\/1701355529520.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/affiliateswidgets\/115x50\/1701355529520.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Watch Premier League matches throughout December completely FREE thanks to Amazon Prime&#8217;s free trial.<\/p>\n<p>For 30 days, you can watch Premier League matches for free without needing to pay a penny.<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards, it costs \u00a38.99 a month but you get free shipping on Amazon products and more.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1843171\/Arsenal-transfer-Zinchenko-Man-Utd-City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Thierry Henry picks out Arsenal star who is best in Premier League &#039;by a mile&#039; 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