Former Arsenal left-back Armand Traore has urged the Gunners to land the Atletico Madrid box-to-box midfielder Thomas Partey.
Mikel Arteta is keen to add a physical presence to his midfield line, and Partey ticks all the boxes.
Despite being identified as Arsenal’s top priority for the summer, the 27-year-old Ghana international is far from switching the Wanda Metropolitano for the Emirates.
His release clause stands a £45million, and Diego Simeone has been reluctant to discuss the sale of one of his favorite midfielders.
But, according to the former Gunner, Armand Traore, Arsenal should be a move for Partey, who ‘reminds him of Gilberto Silva or Vieira.’
“They need to keep Aubameyang,” he said, as relayed by the Express Sport.
“I would strengthen the central defense. I wouldn’t mind a guy like Partey, sitting in front of the defense, somebody a bit angry.
“He reminds me a bit of Gilberto Silva or Vieira, somebody who can go out there and have a go.
“I think Arteta’s doing a great job, and I can only see them doing well in the future, to be honest.”
Before pursuing a deal for Partey, Arsenal will first have to offload some of their fringe players, including Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira.
While the former has a very few suitors in Europe, the latter may return to Serie A, with Torino, Fiorentina, and Roma, all interested in acquiring his services.
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