Atletico Madrid chiefs believe that Arsenal target is Thomas Partey is going to leave them this summer now, according to Cadena Cope.
Atleti have been determined to fight to keep hold of Partey, but it seems that the player’s desire to move is strong now.
The Ghanian has still not signed a new contract, and that could play right into Arsenal’s hands.
Some members of Atleti’s board are now said to be resigned to losing Partey, with the Premier League his most likely destination.
Cadena Cope claim that Arsenal are the club pushing hardest to sign the defensive midfielder, who appears to be one of Mikel Arteta’s top targets.
Arsenal would have to find £44 million to buy Partey, but Goal suggest that they are very keen to do a deal.
Arsenal would even reportedly be willing to offer Alexandre Lacazette to Atleti in a swap deal.
If Arsenal do land Partey he could add far more defensive quality to the Gunners’ midfield, and he would surely walk straight into Arteta’s starting line-up.
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