Young Argentine midfielder Ezekiel Fernandez is making waves as a potential replacement for Ghanaian star Thomas Partey at Arsenal. With Partey’s future at the club uncertain, reports have emerged suggesting that the Gunners are eyeing the 22-year-old as a possible addition to their squad.
According to Argentine journalist Diego Monroig, Arsenal is keen on signing Fernandez during the upcoming summer transfer window. The midfielder’s entourage has reportedly been informed of the Premier League club’s interest, although competition is expected from Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah, who have already submitted a bid for the talented youngster.
Despite Arsenal previously focusing on box-to-box midfielders rather than traditional No. 6s, recent links to Fernandez indicate a potential shift in strategy. The Argentine caught the eye during a recent match against Iraq, where he played a pivotal role in a 3-1 victory, scoring a goal, completing an impressive 85 out of 92 passes, and making 12 crucial ball recoveries.
Partey’s injury struggles last season have posed challenges for Arsenal, as the Ghanaian midfielder was only available for a limited number of games.
With Fernandez emerging as a promising talent, it remains to be seen whether he could be the answer to Arsenal’s midfield concerns and potentially fill the void left by Partey’s uncertain future at Emirates Stadium.
