Arsenal have moved one step closer in their transfer pursuit of Thomas Partey. Although the Gunners have been linked with a move for the Ghana international all summer, the £22m arrival of Gabriel and addition of free agent Willian would have limited both their transfer and wage budgets. Mikel Arteta would therefore have to let some of his current squad leave before any further incomings were sanctioned, and he could be about to witness an impressive double deal involving Lucas Torreira. It has been reported that the Uruguay international has agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid ahead of a potential switch of his own, which could help his current side in securing their target....
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