Arsenal 'Set To Trigger' Thomas Partey Release Clause From Atletico Madrid

Arsenal has informed La Liga about triggering the release clause of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid as the Ghanian will join the Gunners on the EPL transfer deadline day before 11 pm. 

AllNews understands that Arteta needs a more aggressive defending midfielder which the Ghanian actually fits the profile with the departure of Guendouzi to Hertha on loan.

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Arsenal could not reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid over the midfielder so they are set to trigger his release clause which is the region between £45-50M.

Thomas Partey is now flying to London!

Atlético Madrid board have received the notification 1 hour ago from Arsenal for Thomas.#AFC are set to trigger the release clause for €50m tonight, race against time then... here-we-go ⚪️?

Atléti will complete Torreira deal on loan. ?

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020

Thomas is on his way to London to complete his medical before Arsenal triggers his clause as reported by Fabrizio Romano.