Arsenal dealt huge blow in pursuit of Thomas Partey

Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid in this summer according to reports in Spain.

The 27-year-old Ghana midfielder has been on the radar of the Gunners this summer.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Partey is likely to stay with the La Liga giants for another year.

Partey, who has a release clause of €50 million (£44.7m) is also been chased by PSG, Manchester United and Inter Milan.

His current deal expires in 2023.