Arsenal finally securing a deal to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey could now prove to be 'very difficult”. That is the view of former Gunners defender Nigel Winterburn, who claims Barcelona ’s reported interest could be a major stumbling block. Arsenal have been locked in talks with Atletico for most of the summer as Mikel Arteta looks to secure a deal for the Ghana international. The Premier League side want to get their man but do not want to pay the midfielder’s release clause. Partey has a £45million clause in his contract but the Spaniards won't budge for a penny less. With central defender Gabriel Magalhaes on his way for £27m, the Gunners are desperate to raise...
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