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Mikel Arteta has bullishly insisted Thomas Partey is a “super important player” for Arsenal and that he will not be sold this summer despite Declan Rice’s arrival.
The 30-year-old midfielder’s future at the club appeared to be in the balance after Arsenal paid a British record £105m to West Ham United for Rice. But Arteta is clear Partey will not depart.
