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Business Upturn
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Thomas Partey looking for options; could leave Arsenal for free
Arsenal's star Thomas Partey is now expected to leave the club as new deal hasn't been signed and no contacts have been made between the parties. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 19, 2025, 18:51 IST Arsenal's star Thomas Partey is now expected to leave the club as new deal hasn't been signed and no contacts have been made between the parties. Partey is now exploring new opportunities in the market as talks with Arsenal seems difficult now. There are a lot of clubs keen on signing him and could make a move soon. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is now widely expected to leave the club this summer, with no progress made on a potential contract extension. The Ghanaian star, whose current deal expires in 2025, has not held any recent talks with the Gunners' hierarchy, and no offer for a new deal has been tabled. With negotiations at a standstill, Partey is actively exploring new opportunities in the transfer market. The 30-year-old is attracting serious interest from several clubs across Europe and the Middle East, with potential suitors monitoring his situation closely. Partey joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020 and played a key role under Mikel Arteta, especially during the club's resurgence over the past two seasons. However, persistent injuries and the arrival of new midfield options have seen his influence wane. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at
Express Tribune
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal confirmed: Gunners to pay more than €60 million, per Fabrizio Romano
Arsenal have secured the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, with renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the move is done with his signature 'Here we go.' The Gunners will pay slightly more than the €60 million release clause for the Spain international midfielder, opting to spread the cost over instalments rather than triggering the clause outright—allowing for greater financial flexibility. 'The fee will be a bit higher, but allowing payment in instalments as clubs share an excellent relationship,' Romano posted on X. 🚨❤️🤍 Arsenal will pay slightly more than €60m release clause as part of the pact with Real Sociedad for Martin Zubimendi deal. The fee will be bit higher but allowing payment in installments as clubs share excellent relationship. Here we go, confirmed. ✅🔐 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 19, 2025 The 26-year-old midfielder, a UEFA Euro 2024 winner, had long been on Arsenal's radar. Despite a brief threat of a Real Madrid swoop, the north London club remained confident throughout. Zubimendi's arrival does not automatically spell the end for Thomas Partey, though negotiations over a contract extension with the Ghanaian have stalled. Romano noted June 19 that no agreement has been reached and 'concrete chances' exist that Partey may depart as a free agent. Zubimendi becomes Mikel Arteta's first major signing of the summer, with the Arsenal boss reportedly keen to add experience and composure to his midfield, especially with Champions League ambitions for the upcoming campaign.
First Post
12 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Israel-Iran War: Ghana Closes Embassy in Tehran, Evacuates Nationals Firstpost Africa
Israel-Iran War: Ghana Closes Embassy in Tehran, Evacuates Nationals | Firstpost Africa | N18G Israel-Iran War: Ghana Closes Embassy in Tehran, Evacuates Nationals | Firstpost Africa | N18G Ghana has become the first African nation to shut its embassy in Tehran amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The government, led by President John Mahama, announced the move citing the safety of its citizens. All Ghanaian nationals including diplomats, students, and professionals are being evacuated through Iran's land borders. Meanwhile, operations at Ghana's embassy in Tel Aviv have been scaled down. Accra has also renewed calls for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The decision reflects growing global concern over the regional fallout, with African nations bracing for the economic and security ripple effects of the ongoing hostilities. See More
Business Insider
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Ghanaians protest at Nigerian High Commission over alleged harassment
Hundreds of Ghanaian investors and community members staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja yesterday, demanding action over alleged "systematic harassment, intimidation, and violation of our fundamental rights" by the Nigeria Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ghanaian investors protested outside the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja, citing systematic harassment by Nigerian authorities. The protest highlighted arbitrary arrests and intimidation from the police and EFCC against Ghanaian businesses. A lawsuit was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja by Ghanaian investors seeking an injunction against further interference. Our businesses are being hounded at every turn, stated Kojo Mensah, a lead developer for the River Park Estate project in Abuja. The investors claim their basic rights are being breached, citing arbitrary arrests, repeated police invitations, and intimidation from both the police and the EFCC. We've been arrested arbitrarily, summoned without cause, and subjected to endless interrogations, yet the very complaints we cooperated to resolve back in 2012 remain buried in some dusty file, he added. Call for intervention Waving banners proclaiming "Hands Off Ghanaian Investors!" and "Tinubu, Mahama: Intervene Now!", the demonstrators called for the immediate dismissal of Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun. They accuse him of orchestrating targeted attacks on Ghanaian businesses operating in Nigeria. The investors pleaded, We demand that President Bola Tinubu and President John Mahama use every diplomatic channel to stop this injustice. Legal action initiated The protest follows the filing of a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja by Jonah Capital and its co-plaintiffs, naming IGP Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police, and the EFCC as defendants. The plaintiffs are seeking a perpetual injunction to prevent both agencies from any further interference in the River Park Estate matter, the immediate disclosure of a long-overdue Special Investigation Panel (SIP) report, and the sum of N200m in damages for alleged breaches of their constitutional rights. According to the plaintiffs, the lawsuit aims not only to secure redress but also to protect the integrity of foreign investments in Nigeria and deter what they describe as state-sponsored intimidation of legitimate investors.
Metro
a day ago
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal eyeing Sevilla midfielder as Thomas Partey future hangs in balance
Arsenal are preparing to replace Thomas Partey, with Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume on their list of candidates. Partey's contract at the Emirates expires at the end of June and despite talks over a new deal, no agreement has been reached. Martin Zubimendi is expected to arrive from Real Sociedad in the near future, but the Gunners were seemingly keen to keep hold of Partey as well, at least on a short-term deal. However, as the end of his contract gets ever closer the likelihood that the Ghanaian will leave increases, with the likes of Fenerbache, Barcelona and AC Milan linked with a move for him on a free transfer. Reports in Spain suggest that Arsenal are eyeing up another midfield signing if Partey does depart, with Agoume a player of interest to them. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The interest in the 23-year-old is not new, with the Gunners linked with him in the January transfer window last season. Nothing came of the situation in the winter, but Arsenal are said to be monitoring the midfielder's situation and see the France Under-21 international as a candidate to add competition in central midfield. The Cameroon-born star made his professional debut with Sochaux at just 16 years old before moving to Inter Milan in 2018. He played just four times for the Italian giants and spent loan spells at Spezia, Brest, Troyes and then Sevilla, who he joined in January 2024. Sevilla were suitably impressed to make the deal permanent last summer, managing to do so for less than €10m to sign Agoume, although Inter inserted a 50 per cent sell-on clause. Agoume made 37 appearances for Sevilla last season in all competitions, scoring just one goal in La Liga. Partey spoke out about his own future last week and it is fair to say he did not entirely clear up the situation. Asked if Zubimendi's imminent arrival was playing on his mind, he told 3 Sports: 'I think the first thing is where are you happy and where do you feel at home. At the end of the day you've been in football, you've been in different teams. 'Then it's about what is your next objective what do you want to achieve next. You still have to look at all this and at the end of the day we all have a family that needs money, this is our mind. 'We are not getting younger. There are a lot of things where you have to look now with a family, where you want them to be happy. When you go out nobody is going to destroy your family, these are things you have to look at. When you are young you just anywhere. More Trending 'I'm an Arsenal fan, I can't decide anything and just have to leave it to may agent and the club. Me, I just want to enjoy football.' Zubimendi has attracted interest from Real Madrid this summer but Arsenal are still expected to get their man, agreeing to pay more than his release clause to sign him for around £55m. However, manager Mikel Arteta would be disappointed to see Partey leave. Clear on whether he wanted the midfielder to sign a new contract when asked in May: 'Yes. I think consistency-wise it's been his best season. The way he's played, performed, his availability, has been exceptional and he's a really important player for us.' MORE: Newcastle United transfer odds: Keeping Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimaraes the priority but Liverpool and Brighton stars could be on their way MORE: Rio Ferdinand claims £64m striker is 'waiting' for Man Utd transfer offer MORE: Jadon Sancho reaches agreement with new club as Manchester United set transfer fee
