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Arsenal chief Edu explains decision to stump up £45m for Thomas Partey at last minute

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Arsenal technical director Edu has waxed lyrical about Thomas Partey after getting a last-minute deal for the midfielder over the line on transfer deadline day.The Gunners were heavily linked with a move for Partey throughout the summer window, yet it seemed he would be staying put at Atletico Madrid when they later turned their attention to Lyon’s Houssem Aouar.Nevertheless, the French club’s £54million asking price proved too steep in the current climate, meaning Edu and Mikel Arteta instead reignited their interest in Partey.And after triggering his £45million release clause at Atletico, Arsenal confirmed they had signed the Ghana international very late on in the window.Edu insists he is a “brilliant addition” to Arteta’s squad, tipping.

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