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Arsenal accused of 'shopping at Asda' after deciding to replace Thomas Partey with Brentford midfielder

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-submit-bid-brentford-midfielder-christian-norgaard-thomas-partey/blt54c1556562c59596" target="_blank">The Gunners are reportedly close to signing Christian Norgaard from the Bees</a> as they seek midfielder cover, with Partey set to leave at the end of his contract. Gabby Agbonlahor told <a href="https://talksport.com/football/premier-league/3324715/arsenal-transfer-news-thomas-partey-christian-norgaard-martin-zubimendi/" target="_blank">talkSPORT </a>he is underwhelmed by the move.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Agbonlahor said: "He's an OK player. I get it for value, he's a decent player, but you're losing Thomas Partey.&nbsp;It just seems a bit odd. Arsenal don't seem to be shopping in the top shops like Manchester City and Liverpool. They're shopping at Waitrose, Arsenal are at Asda."</p>

WHAT AGBONLAHOR SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/martin-zubimendi-real-sociedad-london-52m-arsenal-real-madrid-hijack/bltd7b86bfa765a5a96" target="_blank">The Gunners are already set to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad</a>, with the Spaniard expected to be their first choice holding midfielder next season. Norgaard, who has played for Brentford since 2019, would be signed to beef up the squad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Mikel Arteta is also aiming to bring in a new striker this summer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-bound-benjamin-sesko-drops-big-hint-potential-transfer-suggestive-social-media-activity/bltf26285131697b744" target="_blank">with Benjamin Sesko said to be the leading target</a>. Moves for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/arsenal-la-liga-star-dean-huijsen-real-madrid/blt7cea3236d28db77f" target="_blank">Cristhian Mosquera</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-complete-kepa-arrizabalaga-transfer-chelsea-triggering-release-clause/blt8944b9b2bc8e8ff3" target="_blank">Kepa Arrizabalaga</a> are also in the offing. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Arsenal accused of 'shopping at Asda' after deciding to replace Thomas Partey with Brentford midfielder | Goal.com

Arsenal have been told they are &quot;shopping at Asda&quot; by replacing Thomas Partey with a Brentford midfielder.