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Arsenal Put 'Impossible' Pursuit of Thomas Partey on Hold
Arsenal Put 'Impossible' Pursuit of Thomas Partey on Hold
Arsenal have been frustrated in their pursuit of Thomas Partey | Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
Arsenal have accepted that signing Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is highly unlikely and they are now prepared to move on to other targets.
The Gunners are looking for some midfield reinforcements this summer and Mikel Arteta had placed Partey at the top of his wish list, but was met with fierce resistance from Atléti who have no interest in selling.
Arteta wants Partey to bolster his midfield | Pool/Getty Images
The 27-year-old comes with a £45m release clause, but the problem is that Arsenal can't afford that. They have tried numerous ways to lower that fee, proposing sending players like Mattéo Guendouzi in the opposite direction, but Atlético are refusing to play ball.
Arsenal Put 'Impossible' Pursuit of Thomas Partey on Hold
Arsenal have been frustrated in their pursuit of Thomas Partey | Quality Sport Images/Getty Images
Arsenal have accepted that signing Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is highly unlikely and they are now prepared to move on to other targets.
The Gunners are looking for some midfield reinforcements this summer and Mikel Arteta had placed Partey at the top of his wish list, but was met with fierce resistance from Atléti who have no interest in selling.
Arteta wants Partey to bolster his midfield | Pool/Getty Images
The 27-year-old comes with a £45m release clause, but the problem is that Arsenal can't afford that. They have tried numerous ways to lower that fee, proposing sending players like Mattéo Guendouzi in the opposite direction, but Atlético are refusing to play ball.