Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Thomas Partey transfer reports- Chelsea or Arsenal?

Atletico Madrid’s midfielder Thomas Partey transfer reports- Chelsea or Arsenal?

The Gunners are on a very desperate move to sign either Partey or Lyon’s Houssem Aouar on or before Monday’s 11pm deadline.

However, reports claim that Partey could eventually join the Chelsea if they fail to sign their top-target Declan Rice from West Ham, while the Telegraph also reveals that Chelsea have been monitoring the Atletico Madrid star for months.

The Hammers are still requesting more than £80million for their England international and the Blues are not willing to pay such amount, having already spent over £200m this summer.

Partey having a release clause of £45m could represent a more viable option for Frank Lampard in his late search for a defensive midfielder.