Amidst rumours, Arsenal has confirmed that Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey is a part of the team travelling to the United States.
The Times reported on Wednesday morning that Partey will not be travelling to America with the Arsenal team for a preseason trip.
According to UK-based media, the 29-year-old will stay in London to improve his fitness when Mikel Arteta’s team, along with colleagues Bernd Leno and Folarin, left for America.
Partey and the two players mentioned above will go on the pre-season tour with Arsenal, it has been confirmed.
The Gunners published a statement on their website on Wednesday afternoon listing Partey as a member of the touring team.
In Baltimore, Maryland, on Sunday, Arsenal will play Everton to begin their North American trip.
Following that, the Gunners will play in an exhibition game against Orlando City before wrapping off their US trip with a match against Chelsea.
Source: Dklassgh.com