Former Aston Villa winger Gabriel Agbonlahor has put forth a compelling argument advocating for Arsenal to consider selling Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey.

Agbonlahor emphasises that Arsenal should make the tough decision of parting ways with the 30-year-old player due to several factors.

He points to Partey's injury record, which, in his assessment, has led to him missing nearly half of Arsenal's games since he joined the team.

Additionally, Agbonlahor highlights Partey's age as another factor that should prompt Arsenal to consider his departure.

Speaking on TalkSport Radio, Agbonlahor suggests that Arsenal could be making a decision that holds long-term benefits for the club if they opt to sell Thomas Partey.

“I would let Partey go. In some games, he’s poor; in others, he's very good; and in some games, he’s injured. When you sit down and work it out, is he giving you more than 50% of a season of his best football?

“If I were Arsenal, I’d sell him if the money’s right. I think they were trying during the summer.

“I would look at a long-term replacement because, as much as he’s a good player, the injuries will just get worse the older he gets.”

Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder, has been sidelined for an extended period due to a knee injury he suffered in early September.

This injury has resulted in Partey's absence from key matches against teams like Fulham, Manchester United, Everton, PSV, and Tottenham Hotspur.

During his absence, Arsenal has managed to secure three victories and two draws in their last five games. New acquisition Declan Rice has taken up the solitary defensive midfield role effectively.

Unfortunately, Rice sustained an injury during the recent draw against the Spurs, and the severity of the injury is yet to be determined. This further compounds Arsenal's injury woes, bringing the total to five sidelined players.

Arsenal faces a challenging schedule in October, with matches against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Sevilla on the horizon.