Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gives verdict on Thomas Partey after wanting Houssem Aouar deal

Arsenal’s transfer business appears to be done and the Gunners now have a squad that can, at the very least, compete for silverware under Mikel Arteta this season.

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Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has revealed his thoughts on new Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey - and they perfectly align with those of Edu and Mikel Arteta.Partey joined the Gunners on transfer deadline day for £45m after months of talk he was leaving Atletico Madrid.Arsenal were thought to be looking to sign a new midfielder this summer, and left it late to land Partey.But they have got their hands on exactly the type of player they were after, according to experienced coach Grant.The 65-year-old gave Partey his first senior cap for Ghana in 2016, and commended his general attitude to both football and life.“From the first time I watched him, I saw a player

Arsenal did not materialise.The Gunners were regularly linked with a transfer for the midfielder though instead signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid on Deadline Day.Arsenal had been interested in Partey throughout the window though seemed to favour a move for Aouar as time went on.However they could not tempt Lyon into selling, having at least one offer rejected, and returned for Partey at the last minute.But 22-year-old Aouar is not letting his failed move get him down and is focusing on doing his best for Lyon.“Of course, I asked myself all the necessary questions,” said Aouar.“I am in the headspace to have a great season with my club and recover the points that we have lost.“So, of course, we are going to try have the best season

Arsenal made moves in the summer transfer window. Alongside Edu, Mikel Arteta led the club to signing Willian, Gabriel Magalhaes and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Houssem Aouar insists he is not disappointed after failing to seal a transfer to Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal has been hinted at by Mikel Arteta, suggesting the midfielder will help the Gunners play “different formations”. The Ghanian signed for the north London side on transfer deadline day after his £45m release clause at Atletico Madrid was activated.

Arsenal supporters for the first time since his dramatic deadline day transfer.Mikel Arteta had pinpointed the Ghana international as one of his top targets for the summer window, but it took until the final hours of the window to trigger his Atletico Madrid release clause. The north Londoners completed the signing of the central midfielder on Monday, paying Atleti £52.5million for his services.Atleti were said to be furious with Partey, who reportedly completed a medical before club bosses were made aware of his imminent move.

It was the signing of Thomas Partey that grabbed all the Arsenal headlines on the final day of the window.

Arsenal rounded off their summer transfer business in impressive fashion on deadline day, signing midfielder Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid in a £45million deal.

Thomas Partey has sent his first message to Arsenal fans after his transfer from Atletico Madrid.

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Arsenal could well still make a move for Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar, and it would not be a surprise to see them make another bid for the player in January.

Arsenal new boy Thomas Partey’s key strength for the Gunners has been identified by ex-Chelsea boss Avram Grant. The north London side got their midfielder on transfer deadline day, activating his £45m release clause after weeks of uncertainty.

Arsenal fans desperate for him to join the club in January.The Gunners reportedly saw a bid worth £32million rejected for Aouar this summer, with Lyon instead holding out for their £54million valuation in full.After failing with their offer for the Frenchman, Mikel Arteta turned his attention to a deal for Thomas Partey, who completed a £45million switch from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day.While Arteta was clearly delighted to have signed Partey, Aouar showed the Arsenal boss what he is missing on his France bow last night.The 22-year-old only played an hour for Didier Deschamps’ men in a 7-1 win over Ukraine, yet he did more than enough to impress Gunners fans - who quickly took to Twitter to call for their club to go back in for

Mikel Arteta will be satisfied with a transfer window in which Arsenal strengthened key areas and tied down their most coveted stars to new contracts.

Thomas Partey is finally an Arsenal player - and details regarding his secret meeting with club chiefs prior to his transfer have come to light.

Arsenal fans wanting to know a little bit more about new signing Thomas Partey need look no further than Atletico Madrid's win over Liverpool in the Champions League last season.

Thomas Partey was reportedly 'put on the spot' by Arsenal and made to make a transfer decision on deadline day morning.

Arsenal.The Gunners stumped up Partey’s £45m release clause at Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day to seal the Ghanian’s services.The 27-year-old plays is a natural defensive-midfielder, but is thought to be a good all-round player.But that’s not to say he doesn’t have his weaknesses, as pointed out by his ex-boss Oltra, who commended his work ethic as a youngster.Revealing some of his strongest attributes, as well as his worst, the Spanish coach gave Gunners fans the lowdown on what to expect from Partey."There were times when he would lose the ball in dangerous areas, close to our central defenders," says Oltra."He found turning in that zone difficult and the first pass wasn't always easy for him.

Arsenal's £52.5m signing of Thomas Partey has gone some way towards demonstrating the faith that those behind the scenes have in their manager Mikel Arteta.