Arsenal transfer swoop for Thomas Partey given the green light by technical director Edu
ARSENAL technical director Edu has reportedly given the club the go ahead to make a move for Thomas Partey.
The Gunners are said to be ready to sell three first-teams star to fund their £45million deal for the Atletico Madrid midfielder.
According to the Daily Mail, Edu and manager Mikel Arteta will back the signing of Partey.
The Ghanaian will be available for £45million due to a release clause in his contract.
But the cash-strapped Gunners need to get some big names off of their wage bill first.
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Alexandre Lacazette, Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira could be axed this summer.
Reports have claimed Arsenal will use Lacazette as part of a swap deal for Partey.
And the Gunners are ready to treble the 27-year-old’s wages to lure him away from Spain.
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Partey – who joined Atletico Madrid in 2015 – is under contract with them until 2023.
But his salary would double and his release clause would be increased to £90m if he penned a new deal.
He has made over 180 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side, scoring 15 goals.