The Guardian reporter Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal’s pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.
The Italian journalist claims the Gunners are actively pursuing the Ghanaian with the London club expressing the strongest interest in the player out of any club.
Supporters on Twitter are hoping Arsenal can push through a deal when the transfer window reopens:
Come on!!!!
— Tom (@BayAreaGooner88) April 21, 2020
Ain’t no partey like a Thomas Partey partey
— NZ (@ngee_z) April 21, 2020
Desire alone is not enough, get that bid in so he can know how serious we are, we need him @Thomaspartey22
— 4:20 (@ThAi_KhwAlo) April 21, 2020
Bring him.
— Kattz Lp (@KattzLp) April 21, 2020
God please ?
— Ire Ojuroye (@_DAMIRE_) April 21, 2020
Looks a brilliant player but I bet loads of clubs are interested that can offer him CL football. Why join us? Needs some incentives for sure.
— Doni Miller (@DoniMiller) April 21, 2020
Just get him that’s all.
— Obofo Michael (@TheSportAngel) April 21, 2020
If we sign this man we wont ever get bullied again
— Blanco (@l3anco) April 21, 2020
There is A LOT that needs to go right for the Gunners to be in with a chance of signing Thomas. First of all, the 26-year-old will need to reject a new contract from Atletico.
The La Liga club are said to be determined to increase the Ghanaian international’s €50m (£44m) release clause, but if he turns down a new deal, a move away from the Wanda Metropolitano would become a distinct possibility.
Secondly, Arsenal would need to find the funds to finance the deal, and considering the current financial climate, that will be easier said than done.