The AFCBell
Yesterday ended the week that we indicated that Arsenal intend to pay Thomas Partey's penalty clause. This was not just a guess, but a piece of information crossed with more than one person we spoke with. Thomas' return to Madrid early speaks in the same direction. Arsenal has postponed what they were intending to do for a good reason but the deal will happen this summer.
Arsenal and Thomas Partey are agreed on the terms of the next four-year contract. The club made a great effort behind the scenes in this deal and it is not inconceivable that it will give up its promise to the player and those around him to complete the deal and realize his dream of playing in the London club. As we've said many times (and we know how boring and exhausting) it's just a matter of time.