Tag: Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey is a Ghanaian midfielder who plays for Arsenal.

Partey signed for Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2020 and wears the number 5.

Porto's Portuguese midfielder Danilo Pereira celebrates after scoring a goal during the Portuguese League football match between Porto and Sporting Lisbon at the Dragao stadium in Porto on May 18, 2019. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP)

Arsenal identify 2nd alternative to Thomas Partey as Atletico Madrid refuse to move

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up other options as Atletico Madrid refuse to budge on their asking price for Thomas Partey with another name - Danilo Pereira - becoming the latest name be listed as an 'alternative'.
FLORENCE, ITALY - DECEMBER 20: Amadou Diawara of AS Roma reacts during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AS Roma at Stadio Artemio Franchi on December 22, 2019 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta’s €50m Partey stalls

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have reportedly turned their attention to Roma's Amadou Diawara as they struggle to get Atletico Madrid to reduce Thomas Partey's €50m price tag.
Alaves' Spanish midfielder Pere Pons (R) challenges Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid reject Arsenal initial Partey-Guendouzi swap offer

Atletico Madrid rejected a swap deal offer from Arsenal between Thomas Partey and Matteo Guendouzi plus minimal cash, but negotiations are ongoing.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is seen during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Romano provides updates on Arsenal transfer situation

Fabrizio Romano provided a few Arsenal transfer updates on social media in the early hours of Monday morning, as the end of the season edges closer.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

No evidence to support Partey-Atletico Madrid extension story

Charles Watts says neither he nor his source in Madrid can confirm the recent story that Thomas Partey is signing an extension with Atletico.
Alaves' Spanish midfielder Pere Pons (R) challenges Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Conflicting reports on Partey & Atletico Madrid deal extension

Thomas Partey may or may not be close to signing a contract extension with Atletico Madrid, depending on which source you believe from the last 24 hours.
Alaves' Spanish midfielder Pere Pons (R) challenges Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal confident Partey will join if they can raise funds

Arsenal have Thomas Partey as a key signing this summer and they're confident he'll join, but only if they can find a way to afford it.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP)

AFCON postponed: What does that mean for Arsenal?

The Africa Cup of Nations will take place in January 2022, a year after the original tournament dates, which will have a knock-on effect for Arsenal.
Alaves' Spanish midfielder Pere Pons (R) challenges Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish League football match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on June 27, 2020. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Ornstein denies Arsenal are unwilling to pay Partey clause

David Ornstein denies claims Arsenal are unwilling to pay the release clause for Thomas Partey this summer, despite hopes they can get him for less.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Ornstein: Arsenal intensifying their interest in Partey

Arsenal are intensifying their interest in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey this summer, according to David Ornstein.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Thomas Partey agent heading to London to sort €50m Arsenal deal

According to FootballGhana, Thomas Partey's agent will travel to London next week to meet with Arsenal with a view to completing his client's move to the Gunners.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Atletico starting to give up on Partey with Arsenal circling

Sources inside Atletico Madrid are starting to give up on keeping Thomas Partey, with Arsenal leading the race to sign him up.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Partey retains clear desire to move to Arsenal this summer

Thomas Partey still has a clear wish to move to Arsenal this summer, despite reports that he's in talks over a new Atletico deal.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Arsenal will still push for Partey without Champions League

Arsenal will still look to sign Thomas Partey even if they don't qualify for the Champions League, but they may have to convince Atletico Madrid with a swap deal.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Report: Partey will make his future clear in the coming days

Thomas Partey will make his future clear in the coming days amid links to Arsenal, according to reports in his home country of Ghana.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Arsenal were ready to pay €50m Partey clause pre-COVID

Arsenal were ready to activate the €50m release clause of Thomas Partey before the coronavirus pandemic, which is why he's stalling on an extension with Atletico Madrid.
MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 26: Allan Marques Loureiro of SSC Napoli gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 26, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Atletico looking at Allan Loureiro as Partey replacement

Atletico Madrid are looking at a potential replacement for Thomas Partey in Napoli's Allan Loureiro, according to reports in Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Partey both keen on summer transfer

Arsenal and Thomas Partey are keen on a transfer from Atletico Madrid this summer, but it's far from a straightforward deal.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Arsenal remain in talks with Partey representatives

Arsenal remain in talks with the representatives of Thomas Partey over a potential transfer this summer, according to a report.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

PSG enter Partey race but he still prefers Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain plan to enter the race for Thomas Partey, but the player himself prefers a move to Arsenal, according to a report.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Nuhu: If Partey joins Arsenal I will be happy for him

Kasim Nuhu, Ghana international and close friend of Thomas Partey, admits he'd be happy to see the midfielder play for Arsenal.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Partey informs Atletico of his desire to join Arsenal

Thomas Partey is a boyhood Arsenal fan and keen to learn from Mikel Arteta, informing Atletico Madrid of his desire to leave, according to a report.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Thomas Partey wants move to Arsenal this summer

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey wants to move to Arsenal this summer, and he's hoping for a deal between the two clubs.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Marin: Arsenal won’t pay Partey release clause

Arsenal aren't going to pay the €50m release clause for Thomas Partey, but they do have two free transfer signings ready for the summer, according to a report.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Partey camp think Atletico extension offer is ‘rubbish’

Thomas Partey and his representatives believe the contract extension offer from Atletico Madrid is 'rubbish', which is why they still haven't signed it.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid may have no choice but to sell Partey

Atletico Madrid may have no choice but to sell Thomas Partey this summer, after UEFA's most recent announcement about Champions League qualification.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey attends a press conference at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2020, on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Liverpool. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Partey contract talks on hold until end of season

Talks between Thomas Partey and Atletico Madrid over a contract extension are essentially on hold until the end of the season, according to reports.
Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (L) celebrates with Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Angel Correa after scoring during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on February 14, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Thomas Partey agency deny they’re chasing money

JJ Sport Managers SL, the agency representing Thomas Partey, are speaking out to deny comments from the player's father suggesting they're chasing money.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Thomas Partey to Arsenal roundup: What we know so far

Everything kicked off surrounding the Thomas Partey to Arsenal rumours on Wednesday, so let's round up all we know so far.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 01: Thomas Partey of Atletico de Madrid plays the ball under pressure from Sergi Darder of RCD Espanyol during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Club Atletico de Madrid at RCDE Stadium on March 01, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Romano: Arsenal have made contact with Partey agent

Arsenal are in contact with the representatives of Thomas Partey, with Mikel Arteta keen to add the midfielder to his squad this summer.
Thomas Partey, Alcobebdas Sport

Arsenal target Thomas Partey pays wages of 4th division side

Thomas Partey, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, is reportedly paying all the wages of the players and staff at fourth division Alcobebdas Sport, a club he part owns.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid reacts during the Group A match of the UEFA Champions League between Club Atletico de Madrid and Club Brugge at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Atletico optimistic that Partey will renew his contract

There's a lot of optimism that Thomas Partey will now renew his contract with Atletico Madrid, according to reports from Di Marzio staff.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Girona FC at Wanda Metropolitano on April 02, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Partey’s agent stays tight-lipped on his client’s future

Jose Daniel Jimenez, Thomas Partey's agent, says his client is under a contract that will link him to Atletico Madrid for years to come.
EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico Madrid in action during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Club Atletico de Madrid at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid €50m for Atletico midfielder Thomas Partey

Arsenal have bid €50m for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, who is only a step away from joining, according to reports in Italy.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Girona FC at Wanda Metropolitano on April 02, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Atletico to boost Partey release clause amid Arsenal links

Atletico Madrid are trying to increase the release clause and extend the contract of Thomas Partey, amid interest from Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.
EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico Madrid in action during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Club Atletico de Madrid at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal make contact with Thomas Partey representatives

Arsenal want to pay the release clause of Thomas Partey in the summer, and they've already made contact with his representatives, according to reports.
EIBAR, SPAIN - APRIL 20: Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico Madrid in action during the La Liga match between SD Eibar and Club Atletico de Madrid at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on April 20, 2019 in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Unai Emery wanted to sign Thomas Partey

Unai Emery wanted Arsenal to sign Thomas Partey over the summer, but the club decided to commit their funds to bringing in a winger instead.
SINGAPORE - JULY 29: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid gives a pitch side interview during training ahead of the International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid at Bishan Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for ICC)

Arsenal and Manchester United hopes boosted as midfielder’s father admits move is wanted

Thomas Partey's father has revealed that the player wants to move to England amid ongoing reports that Arsenal and Manchester United want to sign him.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Girona FC at Wanda Metropolitano on April 02, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Thomas Partey responds after Unai Emery spotted scouting him

Thomas Partey is happy at Atletico Madrid and seems to have no real desire to leave despite Unai Emery watching him in Atletico Madrid's final game of the season.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid reacts during the Group A match of the UEFA Champions League between Club Atletico de Madrid and Club Brugge at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Unai Emery spotted at Atletico Madrid match amid Thomas Partey rumours

Unai Emery was spotted attending Atletico Madrid's final game of the season against Levante this weekend, amid rumours of Arsenal interest in Thomas Partey.