Arsenal face a tough fight this summer to convince Thomas Partey to leave Atletico Madrid after it was revealed that the Spanish club are preparing to double his salary to keep him from the Gunners’ clutches. The Athletic (subscription required) cited by Football Espana, suggest that the north Londoners will intensify their efforts to acquire the Ghanaian, but Football Espana also reference The Guardian‘s report from back in April when rumours of a double-your-money deal for the midfielder first surfaced. Clearly, this cat and mouse scenario has an end game, and Diego Simeone will want to have any contract issues dealt with briskly. If the club can get Partey to sign on the dotted...
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