Mikel Arteta should sign Thomas Partey over Houssem Aouar as he would sure up the midfield defensively, as well as complimenting the club’s forward players.
That is the opinion of former Highbury defender Nigel Winterburn. Arsenal are being strongly linked with a move for either Atletico Madrid’s Partey or Houssem Aouar from Lyon.
The Gunners have a long-standing interest in Partey, who plays as more a defensive-midfielder. Meanwhile, Aouar is younger, and plays more in a box-to-box role, using his creativity to spark attacks.
Ex-Gunner Winterburn thinks they’d both be excellent signings, but admits there is a winner in who Arteta should put at the top of his list.
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