Thomas Partey

[Impact]

I think signing Partey is more important than signing Aouar this season. Our base is too one-dimensional and one-paced. A box-to-box player that adds competitiveness, dynamism, mobility as well as being a progressive passer and ball carrier instantly changes both our defence and attack. We'll be able to play 4 at the back a lot more and he'll help get our forwards in better positions to create chances.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

We doing this are we?

 

[APierre]

We doing this are we?

Reliable?

 

[blaze_of_glory]

I think signing Partey is more important than signing Aouar this season. Our base is too one-dimensional and one-paced. A box-to-box player that adds competitiveness, dynamism, mobility as well as being a progressive passer and ball carrier instantly changes both our defence and attack.

Isn't that Ceballos though?

 

[samshere]

I think signing Partey is more important than signing Aouar this season. Our base is too one-dimensional and one-paced. A box-to-box player that adds competitiveness, dynamism, mobility as well as being a progressive passer and ball carrier instantly changes both our defence and attack.

Is Partey a box to box or a dm. Doesn't he sit at the base of the midfield covering for Koke and Saul.

 

[SingmeasongSong]

We doing this are we?

I don't think that's a source.

 

[say yes]

Reliable?

Yeah but they’re not really making any big claims there.

 

[Highbury_2006]

We doing this are we?

Thats very much a nothing update.

 

[Beany]

What did you do to get Elite status?
@OnlyOne on 20k posts couldn’t even get assistant to the mods.

17 years of suffering on this forum - I’m basically Grandpa Simpson.

I’m also a lawyer who does some sports related stuff - so occasionally come into useful info.

As far as this window’s concerned, there really aren’t any secrets - everyone knew our targets pretty much from the outset. The complexity will have been less in the transfer fees (though a combination of lack of sales and “Stan” won’t have made that easy) - more so in the art of the deal in terms of the agents, financial structures, market and a general inclination of players, clubs and agents to leave the “big” deals to a post Covid-19 world - if and when we get there...

Money no object clubs don’t worry about these issues, of course...

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Reliable?

No idea but something. Seem we have to do it after failing with Aouar

 

[SingmeasongSong]

Is Partey a box to box or a dm. Doesn't he sit at the base of the midfield covering for Koke and Saul.

Box to box. Can do it all

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

It's not big claim. But i feel we have to do it

 

[yybecause]

dm who can make runs at times due to his athleticism and tactics

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

I need to study this evening so you just know something massive will break soon. Thank me later

 

[Impact]

Isn't that Ceballos though?

I like Ceballos a lot but he certainly isn't dynamic or mobile and while competitive, he doesn't have the physical presence to win duels in a way that facilitates quick transitions/counter attacks like Partey can nor does his physical capacity allow him to progress the ball long distances with his dribbling.

 

[Monstar-Gunn4r]

I like Ceballos a lot but he certainly isn't dynamic or mobile and while competitive, he doesn't have the physical presence to win duels in a way that facilitates quick transitions/counter attacks like Partey can nor does his physical capacity allow him to progress the ball long distances with his dribbling.

Tbf I think he can does the odd time, the only problem is Ceballos cant pass to himself so he has no options.

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

If nothing happen in few hours time it won't happen its difficult to activate his release clause in deadline. So let's see

 

[SA Gunner]

Get this signing done.

As @Impact mentions above and something I have spoken to before, this is the most important signing we make this summer. Partey allows us to firstly move to a 3 man midfield and secondly improve our ability to control the middle of the park, both in defense and effectively transitioning to attack. This gives u options beyond U shaped passing and set pieces when playing teams who sit off us.

This signing is more important that Auoar and should be prioritised.

 

[Impact]

Is Partey a box to box or a dm. Doesn't he sit at the base of the midfield covering for Koke and Saul.

Atleti's system is quite defensive but Partey's role changes depending on the opponent and his role is much more fluid for Ghana. He can play as a strict holding player and as a more defensive-minded box-to-box option (in a two but probably not as an interior in a three).

 

[Monstar-Gunn4r]

Like if we were gonna get this done you'd imagine Arteta would've been more positive about transfers. He'd know if the club are willing to spend 45-50 million up front.