Report: Thomas Partey is keen on Arsenal move, but Gunners have work to do

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Arsenal transfer target Thomas Partey is reportedly keen to join the Gunners and work with Mikel Arteta.

There has been a lot of talk about the Ghana international and how much the north London giants want him and believe he can improve their team.

But little has actually been reported about how the player would actually feel about a potential move to the club. Until now.

Goal claim that Partey would indeed be interested in swapping Madrid for London, but Arsenal have a fair bit of fundraising to do first.

Atletico are adamant the player will not be sold for anything less than his £45 million release clause.

There are several players who have been linked with exits from the Emirates Stadium this transfer window which could help bring the Partey deal to fruition.

Any of Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Shkodran Mustafi, Sokratis, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Emi Martinez could be sold in a bid to raise the cash required to sign Partey.

TBR’s View – Arteta effect?

Arsenal have been much improved in recent months, and one has to wonder if Partey is open to joining Arsenal because of the way Mikel Arteta now has them playing.

If there is any truth to the report, it will give Arsenal real confidence and encourage them to make the right sales to raise the money.

There is work to do to pull off the transfer, but a move for Partey would totally be worth it for Arsenal, who have arguably lacked an authoritative technician type in midfield since the days of Patrick Vieira.