Head coach of the Black Stars, Chris Hughton, has made it clear that a potential move by Thomas Partey to the Saudi Arabia Pro League will not affect the player's chances of being called up to the national team.

There have been speculations about Partey's possible move to Saudi Arabia, although discussions about the transfer have recently quietened down.

According to Hughton, his primary criteria for selecting players for the Black Stars is based on their regular playing time, with the league they are competing in having minimal influence on his decision-making process.

"Thomas is an experienced player, he had a wonderful season at Arsenal. Firstly, is about playing. Players who are playing regularly so they can keep their level of fitness.

:And of course, is about the league that they are playing in and if you look at the Blck Stars they would be scattered around.

"Some play in the best league, and some also play in leagues that is not on the level but it's about playing and playing regularly," he told TalkSports.

At the moment, Thomas Partey is likely to continue at Arsenal despite the signing of Declan Rice who the Gunners deem as replacement for the Ghanaian.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, in a previous interview, confirmed that Partey is 'super important' to the team.

"I expect Thomas Partey to stay here. Every time I spoke to him and had a conversation with him he’s ready to stay with us. For me, there’s nothing there's at all."