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ATLETICO MADRID wants to change Thomas Partey for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Partey is interested in moving to the Premier League and has been strongly linked with Arsenal.
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The Gunners have made the defensive midfielder a prime summer target, but Atletico doubts they can afford their £ 45 million buyout clause.
The Spanish giants are resigned to losing the 26-year-old Ghana international, and are hoping for a direct trade for Liverpool star Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The Ox made 13 league starts before the close of football recovered from a devastating knee injury, but Liverpool are unlikely to be open to offers.
The 26-year-old former Arsenal man has three years left on his Anfield contract and is still considered a key part of the Jurgen Klopp team.
While Partey is open to joining Arsenal, there are concerns that they can no longer afford it.
Chief Mikel Arteta had him on a target list before soccer was suspended, but the impact of Covid-19 may put him out of reach.
Atlético is willing to double Partey’s £ 65,000 a week wages, but is one of many clubs across Europe seeking exchange deals in a coronavirus-affected transfer market.
Elsewhere, Arsene Wenger said Arsenal left their soul at Highbury after moving to the Emirates.
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