The future of Thomas Partey still unclear. The Ghanaian, claimed by the Arsenal, has a current contract with the Atlético de Madrid, but his release clause (50 million euros) continues to make England think about him. For now, the Gunners have already made it clear that they are not in a position to pay that amount for the midfielder now, but they are not throwing in the towel.
As reported Goal from the islands, Arsenal believes that Thomas I would be delighted to sign for the London club, but also that the footballer is not going to force at all to leave Atlético. Only if there is an agreement between the clubs or if Arsenal executes the termination clause, would it leave the Metropolitan.
Last summer, Arsenal already sought the signing of Thomas, but it did not materialize. And now, after having followed him closely throughout the season, they were willing to bet on him, but they cannot maneuver financially to get him out of the Spanish capital.
Thus, Arsenal's strategy is to release players who are not essential for Mikel Arteta. Only in this case, they could undertake the operation. Of course, they consider that until a little more than a month after the market closes, there is time for the necessary movements to take place to have cash and to launch for the African footballer.
Meanwhile, Atlético hopes that Thomas will continue under the orders of Diego Simeone and that he accept the proposal to extend the contract, with the promise of reviewing his emoluments in a few months, when the club's economy allows it.