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May62020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey could destroy his career by joining Arsenal

Former Aston Villa player Nii Lamptey has advised compatriot and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey against making a move to Arsenal. The 26-year-old is subject of serious transfer speculation, having been linked to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. Italian teams Juventus and Inter Milan are also reportedly interested in his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “There are numerous offers coming for Thomas Partey but his career will take a nosedive if he doesn’t choose his next move well,” Lamptey, who joined Villa on loan from Anderlecht in the 1994-95 campaign and made only six Premier League appearances, told Ocean 1 TV. "The country and league he will pick will determine his future. I would advise him to stay in Spain rather than go...

May52020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey ‘makes it clear’ he wants Arsenal move

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly made it clear he would like to join Arsenal and is hoping a deal can be struck between the teams. The 26-year-old has told people close to him he has ambitions of proving himself in the Premier League with a move to the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was high on the list of targets for Mikel Arteta before football was suspended for the coronavirus crisis and a move will hinge on whether Arsenal can structure a possible deal. The club have asked players to take wage cuts to cope with the impact of the virus and are unlikely to spend heavily in the summer. ● La Liga teams to return to training following coronavirus outbreak ● Ajax coach confirms transfer agreement with Chelsea tar...

Apr232020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey’s agent reveals truth over Arsenal move

La Liga, Premier League

The agent for Atletico Madrid Thomas Partey has spoken out to deny claims from the midfielder’s father that he had held talks over a summer transfer to Arsenal. The 26-year-old recently caught the eye of English viewers with a classy display at Anfield as Atletico Madrid shocked holders Liverpool with a 3-2 victory in the second leg to advance to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He’s become an important player for Diego Simeone’s team and his impressive performance against Jurgen Klopp’s side has again put some of Europe’s big teams on alert. But it’s the gunners who appear to be leading the race for his signature according to a report last week. • Inter Milan discipline Lukaku over ‘misleading’ coronav...

Apr222020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey’s father confirms talks over Arsenal transfer move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Thomas Partey has held talks over a possible transfer move to Arsenal at the end of the campaign, according to his father. The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time and there were initial talks held last summer over a possible move to north London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey remained with Atletico Madrid but has continued to attract interest with some outstanding performances for Diego Simeone’s team this campaign. Speculation has continued to link him with the gunners throughout the season and now his father Jacob, while speaking on the Ghana-based "Tru Fm Sports World Show" has confirmed that there is a chance his son could move to the Emirates. Lukaku reveals 23 Inter Milan players had coronavirus symptom...

Apr202020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico respond to Arsenal’s £43.5m transfer move for Thomas Partey

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid have already offered midfielder Thomas Partey a double-your-money salary offer in order to convince the Ghanaian to turn down Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is keen on signing the midfielder and they are believed to have made contact with his agent in the last two months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has been a revelation since signing for Atletico but his contract includes an affordable £43.5m release clause and Arsenal are ready to trigger the clause. However, Atletico are desperate to keep Partey at the club and believe he is worth significantly more than his current release clause. ● Mesut Ozil rejects Arsenal’s 12.5 per cent pay ● Arsenal finally agree 12.5 per cent pay cuts with players & coaches According to the Guar...

Mar292020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp slams ‘criminal act’ that made Liverpool play against Atletico Madrid amid coronavirus crisis

Premier League

Everton head coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jurgen Klopp is seething that Liverpool’s game against Atletico Madrid was allowed to go ahead despite the Covid-19 crisis, labelling it a ‘criminal act’. The Champions League holders exited the competition at the start of March after Atletico shocked Liverpool in extra-time, winning 4-2 on aggregate, though at the time the game was played, several leagues around Europe had already been called off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Premier League followed suit a few days later, with the defeat to Atletico Liverpool’s last game, but Klopp feels it should not have taken place in those circumstances given the seriousness of the pandemic. Speaking about the last-16 game going ahead with a full stadi...

Feb192020 by JBNo Comments

Simeone reveals why Atletico Madrid beat Liverpool before even getting to stadium

La Liga

The Atletico Madrid supporters created a ferocious atmosphere at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday and Diego Simeone heaped praises on them as they beat Liverpool. Liverpool were returning to the scene of their Champions League final triumph, but lost 1-0 on this occasion. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ahead of the game, the home fans gave their players a warm reception by lighting flares to form a guard of honour for the team bus as it arrived and the noise continued inside. Saul Niguez scored a fourth minute goal to give Atletico Madrid hope going into the second leg at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Atletico head coach said: “My side started winning when we came up the road leading to the stadium. ...

Feb192020 by JBNo Comments

Robertson aims dig at Simeone and Atletico after Liverpool loss

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has accused Atletico Madrid and their boss Diego Simeone of celebrating their Champions League first-leg victory as if they had won the whole tie. The Premier League leaders went behind after only four minutes in Madrid as Saul Niguez netted the only goal of the match from a corner and then Atletico frustrated the visitors by staying deep and defending doggedly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Simeone was typically animated on the sidelines, geeing up the crowd, while the players and supporters celebrated wildly after the final whistle – though Robertson was quick to remind them it is only first leg. Asked if Simeone’s celebrations looked like Atletico Madrid had won the whole tie, Robertson said: ‘Look that’s what ...

Jan132020 by JBNo Comments

Atlético Madrid set to offer Thomas Lemar in exchange for Arsenal’s Lacazette

Premier League

Atletico Madrid are ready to offer Thomas Lemar to Arsenal in exchange for Alexandre Lacazette if their pursuit of Edinson Cavani ends in failure this January transfer window. The Spanish giants have only scored 22 goals in La Liga this campaign and Diego Simeone is desperate to bring in a top-class striker to boost their title chances, with Barca and Madrid five points above them in the table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani is at the top of Simeone’s wishlist but PSG insist the Uruguay forward will not be sold, despite his deal expiring in the summer window. As a result, Atletico Madrid have been scouring the market for other options should Cavani remain in the Framce – and this has led them to Arsenal striker Lacazette. (adsbygoo...

Jan132020 by JBNo Comments

Simeone praises Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde for red card in Super Cup final

La Liga

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone says he would have done exactly the same thing Federico Valverde did after the Real Madrid midfielder’s match-saving professional foul in the Spanish Super Cup final. The Uruguayan was shown a straight red card for taking down Alvaro Morata as the striker burst clean through on goal deep into extra-time on Sunday, with Real winning the penalty shootout that followed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Valverde sought out Alvaro Morata after the match to say sorry for his foul, but Atletico coach Simeone feels there is no need for the midfielder to apologise. ‘I think the award for the best player makes perfect sense because Valverde won the game with that action,’ said Simeone at his post-match press conference. ...