Thomas Partey has made staying at Atletico Madrid a priority amid interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are desperate to snap up the defensive midfielder as they look to bolster their ranks.
Mikel Arteta is looking to overhaul the squad in the summer and that area of the pitch was one that he wanted to reinforce. The unclear futures of Lucas Torreira and Granit Xhaka only add to the need to bring in more steel.
Partey has a €50m release clause and after a successful season at the Wanda Metropolitano, clubs had started to take notice.
Manchester United had been another interested party but Arsenal were believed to be the frontrunners. But the latest report from Marca will come as a huge kick in the teeth at the Emirates.
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