Arsenal are making a late move to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.
The Gunners have been tracking the Ghana international all summer but have so far failed to agree a deal for him.
Atletico want the midfielder’s £45million release clause paid in full but and, as of Monday morning, they had received no assurances from Arsenal they would.
Arsenal, however, have now returned late on and are ready to pay the fee needed to bring Partey to north London.
The player himself is ready to make the move and the Gunners were on Monday afternoon working on the necessary paperwork to get a deal done in time.
Personal terms between Partey and Arsenal were not expected to be an issue.
The signing will be a major boost for manager Mikel Arteta, who has wanted to bolster his midfield all summer.
The deal will also be a major coup for technical director Edu, who has taken a leading role in transfers following the departure of Raul Sanllehi.
