Conflicting reports in the last 24 hours make it unclear whether or not Arsenal are willing to pay the €50m release clause for Thomas Partey this summer.
Thomas Partey's father Jacob has told a radio station in Ghana that his son would be 'happy if he went to Arsenal' amid speculation the midfielder will join this summer.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Thomas Partey and his representatives believe the contract extension offer from Atletico Madrid is 'rubbish', which is why they still haven't signed it.
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.
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.