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Arsenal are expected to meet Atlético de Madrid’s £ 45m sale price for Thomas Partey as the Gunners look to secure a deadline deal for the midfielder.
Partey has been linked to Arsenal throughout the window and while his £ 45 million release clause has been a problem, the Gunners hope to free up salaries and team space before the window closes at 11pm.
Matteo Guendouzi is about to sign on loan from Hertha Berlin, Lucas Torreira will sign on loan from Atlético de Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen continues in talks about Sead Kolasinac while the Gunners listen to offers for Sokratis Papastathopoulos. They have not received any offers for Mesut Ozil, despite the fact that Mikel Arteta questions his future.
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Arteta said at the weekend that Arsenal were doing their best to finalize transfers before the deadline, and was confident that deals can be made, while Sky Sports News Reporter Dharmesh Sheth has confirmed that a Deadline Day move is being planned.
“Look, throughout this transfer window we know that Arsenal have been after a midfielder,” he said Monday. “The one who never left was Thomas Partey.
“We know that Arsenal has been interested in him throughout the window, the problem was the termination clause, since Atlético will not negotiate with any club about the termination clause, so if someone wants to sign him they must pay 45 million euros. pounds.
“Now, we understand that Arsenal are pushing once again for Thomas Partey. There is an expectation, not 100 per cent, but there is an expectation that they will comply with the £ 45 million release clause.
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“All the talk during the window was how they generate that money. Well today, they’re looking to get rid of the players to fund that move for Partey.
“Torriera [to Atletico] it is just a loan. They would get some kind of loan fee for that, but more importantly, they get their salary from the bill. Guendouzi is the same.
“The other is Kolasinac. Leverkusen want to buy it and Arsenal want to sell it. We think it’s around £ 10 million. Leverkusen can’t pay that fee out of salary, so they’re looking for a loan with the obligation of … option. shopping.
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“All this together, plus the sale of Emiliano Martínez, it seems that Arsenal is raising these funds, and we hope they will comply with the 45 million pound release clause from Partey.
“Time is running out, 11pm is the deadline, they are looking to fix it so that Partey can become an Arsenal player.”
The Gunners were already interested in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. A deal for the Italian international is believed to be unlikely, but not impossible.
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Houssem Aouar, meanwhile, is no longer believed to be a target after he declared his desire to stay with Lyon. “I want to continue the adventure with the club that raised me,” said Aouar Telefoot weekend.
Guendouzi ready for the loan of Hetha Berlin
Matteo Guendouzi last appeared in June 2-1 loss to Brighton
The 21-year-old Guendouzi has not played a single minute for Arsenal this season and is set to join Hertha, who finished 10th in the Bundesliga last season.
The France Under-21 international last played for Mikel Arteta’s side in the Premier League in June, during a 2-1 loss to Brighton on June 20.
He was involved in a fight with forward Neal Maupay, who appeared to grab his opponent’s throat after the final whistle at Amex Stadium.
Reports in France earlier this summer claimed that Guendouzi said he would be willing to leave Arsenal during a disciplinary meeting at the club, following the incident in Brighton, but Arteta later dismissed the speculation.
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Guendouzi, who joined the Lorient Gunners in 2018, is under contract at Emirates Stadium until 2022.
The midfielder has played 82 times for the club in all competitions, scoring once and giving five assists since his debut in August 2018.
Transfer Deadline – October 5
The summer transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday, October 5 with an all-day party of activity involving the biggest names in soccer.
Some of the highlights to enjoy Sky Sports News and through our Sky sports platforms:
- The Football Show Special with Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole
- Countdown with Harry and Jamie Redknapp
- Supporters at the heart of the show with Sky VIP fan wall
You can also follow the stories at Sky sports‘digital platforms, with our dedicated blog Transfer Center.
This is everything you need to know about Deadline Day and how to deliver on all the deals and drama with Sky Sports.
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