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Publication date: Monday, October 5, 2020 1:51 AM
Houssem Aouar will not arrive at Arsenal on Monday after the Lyon star ruled out a move, but the Gunners are chasing Thomas Partey.
Aouar was believed to be Mikel Arteta’s main midfield target, but the 22-year-old has pledged his loyalty to the Ligue 1 team.
Lyon kept insisting that 46 million pounds was the price of Aouar and that had led to Arteta’s move by Jorginho.
Lyon apparently gave Arsenal until Friday to complete a deal for Aouar, but the Gunners did not submit an offer and after a meeting with President Jean-Michel Aulas, Aouar made the decision to stay.
Aouar told Téléfoot Chaine: “Well, firstly because I felt that I could still contribute things to this team and to the club.
“I simply wanted to continue the adventure with the club that raised me and I hope that we will soon hold our heads high again.”
With that news ringing in their ears, it appears that Arsenal have made another move for the long-term goal Partey.
Atlético have stuck to their £ 45m release clause for the starting midfielder, but Arsenal have some clout with Lucas Torreira heading to Wanda Metropolitano.
Arsenal have made a move for Thomas Partey. Story to follow.
– Charles Watts (@charles_watts) October 5, 2020
Atlético has refused to give in to Partey and, according to Daily mirror, suggest that Arsenal have also abandoned that transfer.
talkSPORT They also ensure that there will be no tickets at Arsenal on Monday.
objective even if he suggests otherwise and claims that Arsenal have made a move on Monday to bring the Ghana star to England.
And what is more Party The PR manager posted a cryptic sand timer emoji on Twitter to further fuel speculation that Partey was on the move.
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– Samuel Zigah (@Delazig) October 5, 2020
Arteta said over the weekend that the Arsenal leadership fully supported his attempts to strengthen the team.
Arteta said: “Trust me, the property and the board and they do everything possible to maximize resources and make this club a success. I have a 100% endorsement for them. Everything we can do, they are willing to do it, to support us.
“Anything we can add, of course we will. But we have to be realistic. People here support me.
“Whoever gets on the boat will be welcome. But we all have a very clear direction and purpose to further our goals. “
Meanwhile, Matteo Guendouzi undergoes a doctor at the Hertha Berlin
The Arsenal midfielder has fallen out of favor with Arteta after a series of disagreements and the Gunners have agreed to release him.
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