Reports been popping off in the last few days about Atletico Madrid starting a mission with one clear goal - bring Thomas Partey back to their club.

We should also be on a mission - keep an unbelievable player that in addition to his unmatched in-possession quality, one that is virtually irreplaceable in world football, he showed he's got the running to complement that as well.

Partey and Rice are a perfect pair - the brain of Partey and the legs of Rice. When they are both in good form, they are unstoppable. And so is Arsenal.

Add MLS to the equation with his bundles of energy and carry potential, Partey's finesse and precision passing between the lines is the ingredient we'll suffer to replace.

Partey is already here. He's having a phenomenal season. We won't have to spend a dime in replacement. Not extending him would be self sabotage.