{"id":47620,"date":"2025-07-04T18:03:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T18:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/gallas-questions-arsenals-swap-of-partey-for-norgaard"},"modified":"2025-07-04T18:55:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T18:55:35","slug":"gallas-questions-arsenals-swap-of-partey-for-norgaard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/gallas-questions-arsenals-swap-of-partey-for-norgaard","title":{"rendered":"Gallas Questions Arsenal&#8217;s Swap of Partey for Norgaard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong><\/span>Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has expressed his confusion over the club\u2019s reported decision to part ways with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey and sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard as his replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview recently the Frenchman, who made over 100 appearances for the Gunners, questioned the logic behind the transfer\u2014particularly given the similarities in profile between the two players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just don\u2019t understand why Arsenal are signing Christian Norgaard and are letting Thomas Partey go,\u201d Gallas said. \u201cFor me, it doesn\u2019t make sense to them let him leave and spend \u00a310 million on a replacement that is a year younger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Partey, who joined Arsenal in 2020 from Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, has endured an injury-hit spell in North London but remains one of the club\u2019s most experienced and technically gifted midfielders when fit. Norgaard, 30, has been a standout for Brentford but lacks UEFA Champions League experience and hasn\u2019t featured regularly at the top end of the table.<\/p>\n<p>Gallas, known for his no-nonsense defending and outspoken views, believes the Gunners would have been better off holding onto Partey or investing in a younger, more future-oriented signing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it would have made more sense to keep Partey or sign a youngster,\u201d he added. \u201cNot go like for like with a new player that will have no sell-on value.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The move has sparked debate among Arsenal fans, especially with the club aiming to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title and make a deeper run in Europe next season.<\/p>\n<p>While Mikel Arteta has made several astute signings in recent years, Gallas\u2019 comments reflect a growing concern about the club\u2019s midfield depth and long-term planning.<\/p>\n<p>As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal\u2019s decision to shift Partey and bring in Norgaard may well be judged by how much impact the Dane can make\u2014and whether Partey finds form and fitness elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eritrea<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has expressed his confusion over the club\u2019s reported decision to part ways with Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey and sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard as his replacement. 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