Atletico Madrid may well consider a swap deal involving Thomas Partey and Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to reports in Spain.
Partey is a top summer target for the Gunners but the London club do not have the funds to trigger the player’s £44m release clause.
However, Atletico are said to be very interested in Lacazette, which could give Arsenal some leverage over Manchester United in possible negotiations for Partey. Fans think a player swap could be a good idea:
Best case scenario imo
— #KroenkeOut (@PainInMyArsenal) May 3, 2020
yessss
— Artenal ? (@AFC_Aman) May 3, 2020
This deal would make a lot of sense for Arsenal, Auba stays and we give players like Martinelli and Nketiah a run in the Cups upfront
— 4:20 (@ThAi_KhwAlo) May 3, 2020
Im on my knees please pic.twitter.com/EycQuI4yUG
— Michael Careri (@CareriMichael) May 3, 2020
Take that in a heart beat
— ? (@ManLikeChaps87) May 3, 2020
Win-win situation imo
— Sahil Kumar (@s12kumar) May 3, 2020
I’d personally be very happy with that deal. It’s strengthens the whole team spine
Then replace Laca with a younger player (Eddie) or buy in a cheap young player (Edouard)or even Jovic on loan.Loan Balogun out for the season to get experience
— Gareth (@NIGGraha) May 3, 2020
I’m here for that
— Sea Lion (@Craig22_AFC) May 3, 2020
No brainer for me. To exchange an average player with Thomas Partey would be really good business.
— David (@Melkyor_Arsenal) May 3, 2020
Only remotely acceptable if Auba stays, if not then we have got massive problems if they both go. Getting Partey and Keeping Auba would be a great start to Arteta rebuilding the squad
— Brandon Stringer (@firebrand1983) May 3, 2020
Lacazette actually could have signed for Atletico three years ago before he moved to the Emirates, but the Spanish club were hit with a transfer ban which prevented the move from going ahead.
The 28-year-old has struggled for form in the second half of the season, and manager Mikel Arteta could well be tempted to offload him if it means securing a deal for a player like Partey who he is reportedly keen to recruit.
