Arsenal have intensified their interest in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey, this summer, according to The Athletic.
The report cites the Ghanaian international’s €50m release clause in the Spanish capital and, somewhat surprisingly, suggests that the Gunners believe they can negotiate Atleti down on that figure.
A recent report by Diario AS outlined how Atleti were confident on renewing the contract of the Ghanaian international, who has been linked with a move away from Los Rojiblancos due to his highly attainable clause.
In April, a report in The Guardian said that Los Rojiblancos were negotiating a new contract with the player through to 2025.
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The midfielder’s current deal in the Spanish capital runs through to 2023, but this extension would double his salary and also double his release clause to €100m.
The midfielder played a starring role for Atleti in their Champions League triumph over Liverpool and has generally impressed this season.
Partey has made 177 first-team appearances for Diego Simeone’s side – 40 of which have arrived this season – and the club are now keen to extend his deal in the Spanish capital.