Tag: Atletico Madrid

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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette shoots to score their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020. - Arsenal won the game 4-0.

Arsenal planning talks with Lacazette in coming weeks

Arsenal will hold talks with Alexandre Lacazette in the coming weeks amid interest from Atletico Madrid, 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 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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after he scores the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Atletico Madrid are leading the race for Lacazette

Atletico Madrid are leading the race to sign Alexandre Lacazette this summer and they're keeping a keen eye on him, according to reports.
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.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Simeone & Atletico aren’t planning to let Lemar go yet

Diego Simeone isn't giving up on Thomas Lemar and Atletico Madrid aren't planning to sell him on this summer, according to reports in Spain.
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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Spanish media: Arsenal considering Lemar-Lacazette swap

Arsenal are already listening to offers for Alexandre Lacazette this summer, and considering a swap deal with Atletico Madrid for Thomas Lemar.
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)

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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette appeals to the referee during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

‘Not nice at all’: Lacazette hits back at Atletico rumour

Alexandre Lacazette and his agency are hitting back at the rumours that he is in contact with Atletico Madrid players over a summer transfer.
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.
Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Atletico Madrid make Lacazette their ‘Plan B’ signing

Atletico Madrid are making Alexandre Lacazette their second-choice signing this summer, as Diego Simeone continues to prioritise Edinson Cavani.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Lacazette in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Atletico Madrid

Alexandre Lacazette is in advanced negotiations with Atletico Madrid, speaking to Antoine Griezmann directly about the club, 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.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Spanish media continue to try and link Arsenal to Lemar

The Spanish media are trying to push the Thomas Lemar-to-Arsenal story once again, despite the winger's struggles this season.
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.
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.
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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette prepares to shoot during the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020.

Arteta not relying on Lacazette: Atletico Madrid interested

Mikel Arteta isn't counting on Alexandre Lacazette for next season and Atletico Madrid are 'very attentive' to his situation, according to reports in Spain.
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.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin scores his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on January 21, 2020. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Further reports of Atletico and Sevilla interest in Bellerin

Further reports are seemingly confirming interest from Atletico Madrid and Sevilla in a move for Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin this summer.
Hector Bellerin of Arsenal takes on Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Atletico, Betis & Sevilla interested in Bellerin transfer

Atletico Madrid, Real Betis and Sevilla are all planning to bid for Hector Bellerin in the summer transfer window, according to a report in Spain.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after he scores the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Lacazette to Atletico Madrid ‘progressing fairly well’

The Atletico Madrid move to sign Alexandre Lacazette is progressing fairly well, according to reports in France, with Arsenal looking for a replacement.
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.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Atletico Madrid tracking Lacazette ahead of summer move

Atletico Madrid are tracking Alexandre Lacazette over a possible summer transfer, and they've even made contact with the player, according to a report in France.
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.

Bruno Guimaraes now between Lyon and Atletico Madrid

Despite links to Arsenal and Benfica earlier in the window, Bruno Guimaraes is now subject to a transfer battle between Olympique Lyonnais and Atletico Madrid.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Arsenal rule themselves out of Thomas Lemar race

Arsenal aren't looking to sign Thomas Lemar, despite Atletico Madrid's attempts to offload the winger to the Premier League, according to reports.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Thomas Lemar of Atletico Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Eibar SAD at Wanda Metropolitano on September 01, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Thomas Lemar has offers from Premier League clubs

Thomas Lemar has offers on the table from Premier League clubs and could leave in the current window, according to reports in Italy.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Thomas Lemar of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on October 29, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid looking to offload Arsenal-linked Lemar

Atletico Madrid are looking to offload Thomas Lemar to fund their move for a striker in January, with the Spanish media linking Arsenal to a move.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 19: Thomas Lemar walks to the bench prior to start the Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Wanda Metropolitano on October 19, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta considering Thomas Lemar on loan until end of season

Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in signing Thomas Lemar who was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before he signed for Atletico Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Lucas Torreira of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lucas Torreira a priority for Napoli but face Atletico Madrid competition

Lucas Torreira is a wanted man and there are a number of top clubs willing to pounce on his unhappiness playing out of position under Unai Emery, but will Freddie make him any happier?
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe takes a free-kick to scores his team's second goal during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Vitoria Guimaraes at the Emirates stadium in London on October 24, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP / Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid scout admits regret over missing out on Nicolas Pepe

Atletico Madrid scout Eric Olhats wishes the club had managed to close a deal for Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe before he joined the Gunners this summer.