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INSIDER: Arsenal boss Arteta wants Partey a lot

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is eager to bring Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey to England.

But it will all get down to the terms Atletico are prepared to set for Partey's departure.

Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzia revealed: "Arsenal want him a lot. Every Atletico Madrid player is in the market.

"So, it depends a lot on the offer. Atletico are open to selling every player if the offer is good.

"It also depends on budget - how much Arsenal can afford? And how much Atletico want?

"Atletico will want money, so it is difficult to see them doing a deal involving other players as part of it.

"They are very smart when it comes to doing deals and it will not be a surprise if Thomas Partey was to stay.

"He is young, he is not like Diego Costa, and they can sell him next year if they want or even in two years' time. So they are in control."

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