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Oct272020 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta & Edu ‘disagreed’ about Thomas Partey, Aouar signings

Premier League

Mikel Arteta and Edu had disagreements over sigming either Thomas Partey or Houssem Aouar in the summer, according to reports in France. It was widely reported that the players were Arsenal’s chief transfer targets throughout the summer window. The Gunners had been linked with moves for Partey and Aouar for months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite this, it appeared like they would not be able to get a deal for either player before the deadline. But Arsenal acted late and activated Partey’s release clause on the transfer deadline day. They signed Partey from Atletico Madrid for around £44.5m. And The Ghanian international has immediately hit the ground running at the club. He made his first start in the Europa League last week against Rapid Vienn...

Oct152020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta questions Atletico Madrid over Thomas Partey release clause

Premier League, La Liga

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has questioned the anger of Atletico Madrid after the club decided to match the release clause written into his contract. And Diego Simone’s side were unhappy that Arsenal failed to give them adequate notice on their intentions, despite there being no need of negotiations between the two teams due to the agreed clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the move got over the line with less than an hour of the summer transfer window left. After The Athletic reported the anger Atletico, Arteta said: "When you have a release clause in your contract you assume that that situation can arise at any minute. While the market is open it’s completely legal to do it. "We have had some communication with them prio...

Oct62020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid ‘furious’ with Arsenal over Thomas Partey deal

Premier League, La Liga

Atletico Madrid have no plans on dealing with Arsenal again in the future after they failed to give the La Liga side notice over their intention to activate Thomas Partey’s release clause. The 27-year-old completed a transfer move to Arsenal on deadline day, with the gunners confirming the £45 million deal after the summer transfer window had closed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey’s release clause meant Arsenal needed only to activate the clause and it didn’t require negotiations at all with Atletico Madrid. But, it’s courteous to give the Spanish club notice so that they have time to prepare to get a replacement or to even make an attempt to convince the Ghanaian midfielder to stay. According to the Athletic, Atletico are ‘furious’ with Arse...

Oct62020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal confirm Thomas Partey squad number after completing late transfer

Premier League, Transfer Info

Arsenal have confirmed that new signing Thomas Partey will wear the no18 shirt at the club. Partey completed his move to the Emirates on a four-year deal - which includes the option for a further one year after Arsenal made a successful late effort to land Mikel Arteta's transfer target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal met the midfielder's £45m release clause at Atletico Madrid, while he also had a successful medical in Spain and then travelled to London with personal terms already agreed. “Thomas has all the right attributes to be a top player for Arsenal," said technical director Edu. "He is a leader on and off the pitch and he is exactly the kind of player and person we want at the club. "We already feel like we know Thomas very well based o...

Oct52020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal plan Thomas Partey medical in Spain ahead of £45m transfer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal are making preparations for a medical for Thomas Partey after they told the player's camp that they will pay the his release clause to sign him from Atletico Madrid, according to The Athletic. Arsenal have left it so late to make a decision on the transfer of Partey, but they are making a move to bring him to the Emirates on deadline day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta's side are now attempting to push through a transfer for the Ghanaian midfielder with only hours left in the transfer window and are racing against time to get the deal done. It has been reported that the London side have touched base with the player’s camp and told them that they will pay his €50m release clause today. Atletico Madrid have insisted that they will not a...

Oct32020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand tells Chelsea to hijack Arsenal move for Thomas Partey

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has urged Chelsea to take advantage of Arsenal’s indecision and make a move to sign Thomas Partey, a signing which would complete a perfect summer window for Lampard. Partey had been earmarked as a priority target by Mikel Arteta but Arsenal have been unable to raise the funds required to activate the player’s €50m release clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lucas Torreira will complete his loan move to Atletico Madrid this weekend, but that deal is said to have nothing to do with Partey’s future and a possible move to north London. The blues have already made seven major signings at a cost of well over £200 million. But, Lampard is keen on Declan Rice, but West ham are determined to hold onto the midfielder and reports on Friday cl...

Oct32020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to move for Thomas Partey as Declan Rice alternative

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea may look to sign Arsenal transfer target Thomas Partey as a possible alternative to Declan Rice, according to reports. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants to add a defensive midfielder to his team before the transfer window deadline closes on Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They have already invested heavily in their team this summer, signing the likes of Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell and most recently, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes. With Chelsea’s defensive issues exposed once again in their 3-3 draw with West Brom last weekend, adding a player in midfield to protect their defense could help matters. Rice is believed to be Lampard’s main target to fill that role, but West Ham have remained insistent that they...

Sep52020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico Madrid rejected two Arsenal players in Thomas Partey talks

La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal offered Guendouzi and Lacazette to Atletico Madrid in an attempt to strike a deal for the signing of Thomas Partey but the club were not interested. Arsenal are interested in signing the midfielder this summer but have failed to make a breakthrough in talks for his signature. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey has a £45m release clause in his current contract and Atletico have insisted that Arsenal must meet that price or no deal. Arsenal have financial issues, especially after the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes for £27m from Lille, and they are unlikely to pay the £45m, so they have been trying to negotiate a deal that involves player swap. Guendouzi, who became an outcast under Arteta towards the end of the campaign, and Lacazette were both...

Sep12020 by JBNo Comments

Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey makes decision over Arsenal move

La Liga, Premier League

Thomas Partey is keen on joining Arsenal this summer but will not force through a transfer away from Atletico Madrid if the club are unable to meet his buyout clause. Mikel Arteta has already completed the signing of Willian on a free transfer from Chelsea as well as the £27m signing of Brazilian central defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Partey is also one of Arteta’s key targets for the summer window but the gunners have struggled in their talks with Atletico Madrid so far. Atletico are adamant that Partey will only be allowed to leave if his £43m release clause is met, a figure which Arsenal are unable to match without offloading some of their players first. Arsenal had initially offered Matteo Guendouzi plus £2...

Aug122020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey wants £200,000-a-week to complete Arsenal move

Premier League, Transfer Info

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is seeking an annual salary of £10.4million-per-year in order to sign for Arsenal this summer window. The Ghanian star is interested in a move to the Emirates but Arsenal are unwilling to activate a £45m release clause in his current contract which they need to pay in full to sign him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, Arsenal have offered players like Alexandre Lacazette and Matteo Guendouzi in part-exchange for Partey but Atletico have turned down the offers and insist they will keep the player unless his release clause is met. The gunners will have to decide if they can fund the £45m fee to sign Partey but another big issue is the Ghanaian’s wage demands. According to the Athletic's David Ornstein, Thom...