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Arsenal must part ways with Lacazette for Partey—Campbell
He said even if it means getting rid of Alexander Lacazette to free up space for the 28-year-old Ghanaian, the Gunners should do it.
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Extoling the qualities of the midfielder, Campbell described him as a player who was cast in the mold of both Patrick Vieira and Giberto and had the capacity to protect the defense set up who do not have to work hard during a game.
“A player like Thomas Partey stops things getting to the back four – he is that screen that sits there, like [Patrick] Vieira and Gilberto were – someone who protects the back four so they don’t even need to break a sweat.
“They haven’t had that kind of player since Gilberto, who was such an unsung hero. That type of player, Arsenal has missed.
He explained that he wouldn’t want to see Lacazette leave the club but if he holds the key to Partey’s deal then he is confident Arsenal would let him go to make way for the Ghanaian.
“I don't like to admit this, but if it is the only way to bring in Thomas Partey, I can see Arsenal parting with Lacazette.
“I believe that getting Thomas Partey is the priority and I think that they will get the business done in the end but I'm sure they have to get a couple of bodies out of the club before they bring him in.”
“I don't want him to leave because I think he gives Arsenal something totally different. He’s very good at holding up the ball which gives [Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang time to get his runs going inside and score more goals.
“Don’t forget, Aubameyang scored 20 goals with Lacazette in the side. I don’t think Aubameyang is that good with his back to goal, he's a lot better runner running towards the goal so it might lessen the threat of the team. So, ideally, I’d like to keep Lacazette and get Partey as well.”