Atletico Madrid could make Thomas Partey part of deal to land Arsenal's Lucas Torreira

As transfer window deadline nears, clubs across Europe have begun intense negotiations to land ir preferred targets. Arsenal, who embark on ir first complete League campaign under Mikel Arteta have been keen on signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. Emirates-based outfit could just land ir priority signing this summer with involvement of Lucas Torreira in any possible deal. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira - Thomas Partey swap deal?

According to El Gol Digital, Atletico Madrid manr Diego Simeone rates Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira highly. Argentine tactician's interest in midfielder could help Arsenal sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. Gunners could involve Lucas Torreira in possible cash plus player deal to sign Ghana international. 

Lucas Torreira is yet to play for Arsenal this season and has found it difficult to bag minutes since recovering from an injury. In fact, midfielder wasn't included in squad for first two Premier League games. Meanwhile, Arsenal have been struggling to meet Atletico Madrid's demand of £45 million to sign Thomas Partey. report claims that Ghanaian footballer is keen on a switch to Premier League and Lucas Torreira might just be key to unlock his transfer to Emirates. 

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Arsenal transfer update 

Besides Thomas Partey, Arsenal transfer news suggests that Gunners are keen on roping in Lyon star Houssem Aouar, with Mikel Arteta looking to add creativity in midfield. Meanwhile, Arsenal have already signed Willian, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Alex Runarsson. Besides, Daniel Ceballos has also re-joined club on loan from Real Madrid. 

However, Arsenal transfer news insists that Serie A outfit Tori are also monitoring Lucas Torreira's situation at Emirates. Although Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing to a deal for Uruguayan midfielder, Serie A giants haven't given up on ir pursuit. 

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Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira to Tori?

Tori looks to sign Lucas Torreira on a loan deal, which could n be coupled with a buy-back obligation. Interestingly, Uruguayan international enjoyed his best spell under Marco Giampaolo during his time at Sampdoria. two could reunite at Tori if things work well between two clubs. 

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Im courtesy: Thomas Partey Instagram/ Lucas Torreira Twitter