Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in March 2020
How Arsenal could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 20:29
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Oct 15, 19:30
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Thomas Partey: 'Convincing Aubameyang to stay showed Arsenal's ambition'
The Ghana international was impressed when captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed a new contract.
Oct 13, 21:41
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Thomas Partey: 'Arsenal are in a position to win trophies'
Midfielder has joined from Atletico Madrid.
Oct 13, 17:50
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Thomas Partey's father confirms Chelsea interest
Thomas Partey's father reveals that Chelsea and Juventus also held an interest in the Ghana international before he moved to Arsenal from Atletico Madrid.
Oct 12, 22:42
Arsene Wenger pictured in February 2019
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal can be the surprise package this year'
The Gunners have not finished in the top four since 2016.
Oct 11, 12:55
Geoffrey Kondogbia pictured ahead of a Champions League match for Valencia in November 2019
Atletico eye Kondogbia as Thomas Partey replacement?
Atletico Madrid identify Geoffrey Kondogbia as Thomas Partey's potential successor at the Wanda Metropolitano, according to a report.
Oct 9, 22:54
Dani Ceballos in action for Arsenal on July 26, 2020
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'personally intervened to get Dani Ceballos deal done'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta convinced the Gunners board to re-sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan for another season, according to a report.
Oct 9, 16:39
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
English clubs lead the way in transfer window activity
A FIFA study has shown £3.92billion US dollars was spent on international transfers this summer as the overall number of deals went down.
Oct 9, 14:06
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Edu: 'Seven-month plan led to Thomas Partey arrival'
Arsenal technical director Edu says that the Gunners identified Ghana international Thomas Partey as a transfer target earlier this year.
Oct 8, 17:04
Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai pictured ahead of a Champions League match in November 2019
Arsenal 'keeping tabs on Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai'
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, whom they regard as an alternative option to top target Houssem Aouar.
Oct 8, 12:49
Mesut Ozil pictured on June 25, 2020
Mesut Ozil to be left out of Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad?
Arsenal's highest earner Mesut Ozil is reportedly in danger of being left out of Mikel Arteta's 25-man squad for the rest of the Premier League season.
Oct 6, 12:47
Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, on loan from Arsenal, pictured in February 2020
Arsenal defender William Saliba to join Championship club on loan?
The 19-year-old looked set to return to France on deadline day but an agreement between his former club and Arsenal did not materialise.
Oct 6, 11:34
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Arsenal's Thomas Partey deal 'worth £110m'
Arsenal reportedly face the prospect of shelling out £110m over the course of Thomas Partey's four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 6, 08:55
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Chelsea 'were unable to move for Thomas Partey after failing to offload players'
Chelsea were reportedly unable to launch a bid for Thomas Partey on transfer deadline day after failing to offload a number of their fringe players.
Oct 6, 08:13
Everton's Theo Walcott pictured in September 2020
Deadline day round-up: Manchester United announce three signings
Elsewhere, Theo Walcott returned to Southampton and Everton signed Ben Godfrey and Robin Olsen.
Oct 5, 22:40
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira pictured in July 2020
Lucas Torreira joins Atletico Madrid on loan from Arsenal
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira joins Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan deal on the same day that Thomas Partey moved the other way.
Oct 5, 22:21
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Arsenal complete £45m Thomas Partey signing from Atletico Madrid
Arsenal complete the £45m deadline-day signing of Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid after triggering the midfielder's release clause.
Oct 5, 21:59
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone pictured in August 2020
Diego Simeone 'furious with Arsenal over Thomas Partey deal'
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is reportedly furious with Arsenal over their deadline-day move for Thomas Partey, having been sure the midfielder would stay.
Oct 5, 20:35
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in March 2020
Thomas Partey 'to sign five-year deal at Arsenal'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey will reportedly sign a five-year contract at Arsenal should he complete his deadline day switch to the Gunners.
Oct 5, 18:35
Thomas Partey in La Liga action for Atletico Madrid in February 2020
La Liga confirm Arsenal have triggered Thomas Partey release clause
La Liga confirm that Arsenal have triggered the £45.4m release clause of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.
Oct 5, 18:16
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
Arsenal 'agree deal for Hertha Berlin defender Omar Rekik'
Arsenal reportedly agree a £900,000 deal to sign 18-year-old Hertha Berlin defender Omar Rekik, who was previously part of Manchester City's academy.
Oct 5, 18:15
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Report: Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey set for Arsenal medical
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is reportedly a step closer to joining Arsenal as a medical has been arranged for Monday evening.
Oct 5, 16:41
Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi on June 20, 2020
Arsenal confirm Matteo Guendouzi loan exit
Arsenal confirm the exit of Matteo Guendouzi on a season-long loan to Hertha Berlin.
Oct 5, 16:32
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Atletico Madrid 'unaware of Arsenal bid for Thomas Partey'
Arsenal have not informed Atletico Madrid of their intention to buy out Thomas Partey's contract, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Oct 5, 14:56
Thomas Partey in La Liga action for Atletico Madrid in February 2020
Thomas Partey representative 'drops hint about Arsenal move'
The representative of Atletico Madrid midfielder and Arsenal target Thomas Partey posts a cryptic message on social media as the hours tick down to the transfer deadline.
Oct 5, 14:21
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Arsenal make late move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey?
Arsenal allegedly make one last attempt to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey before Monday's transfer deadline.
Oct 5, 12:08
Houssem Aouar pictured for Lyon in August 2020
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar explains why Arsenal move collapsed
French midfielder Houssem Aouar opens up for the first time since his proposed move to Arsenal collapsed, saying that he wishes 'to continue his adventure with Lyon'.
Oct 5, 08:47
Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in August 2020
Arsenal admit defeat in Houssem Aouar, Thomas Partey pursuits?
A report claims that neither Houssem Aouar nor Thomas Partey, of Lyon and Atletico Madrid respectively, will be joining Arsenal on transfer deadline day.
Oct 5, 07:22
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Live Coverage: Deadline Day: Man Utd sign trio, Arsenal close in on Thomas Partey
All the news from the conclusion of the transfer window.
Oct 5, 06:43
Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi on June 20, 2020
Monday's papers: Matteo Guendouzi, Milan Skriniar, Thomas Partey
Matteo Guendouzi could soon be off to the Bundesliga while Tottenham are readying to make a move for Milan Skriniar.
Oct 5, 05:55
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Chelsea eye Arsenal target Thomas Partey as Declan Rice alternative?
Chelsea are reportedly considering Thomas Partey, who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, as a possible alternative signing to Declan Rice.
Oct 4, 13:31
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal "need to make decisions" in next few days
The Gunners are running out of time to add to their squad.
Oct 2, 11:49
Houssem Aouar pictured for Lyon in August 2020
Arsenal 'to offload duo this week for Houssem Aouar funds'
Arsenal are reportedly hopeful that they will be able to offload both Lucas Torreira and Sead Kolasinac by the end of the week in order to fund a move for Houssem Aouar.
Oct 1, 19:42
Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Granada on his debut on September 27, 2020
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Villarreal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 1, 14:34
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira pictured in July 2020
Lucas Torreira agent 'in Madrid to finalise Atletico Madrid move from Arsenal'
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is reportedly in Spain to discuss a possible move to Atletico Madrid before Monday's transfer deadline.
Oct 1, 06:47
Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in August 2020
Jean-Michel Aulas confirms "timid" second Arsenal offer for Houssem Aouar
Arsenal have had a second offer turned down for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, the French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas confirms.
Sep 29, 07:53
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey pictured in October 2019
Atletico Madrid demand £45m fee up front for Arsenal target Thomas Partey?
Arsenal have been told by Atletico Madrid to pay Thomas Partey's full £45m release clause if they wish to sign the midfielder, according to a report.
Sep 28, 17:09
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured on September 19, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang urges Arsenal to sign Houssem Aouar
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang throws his weight behind a summer move for Lyon's Houssem Aouar, for whom the Gunners have already seen one bid rejected.
Sep 28, 12:34
Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Granada on his debut on September 27, 2020
Preview:Huesca vs. Atletico Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga fixture between Huesca and Atletico Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 28, 11:00
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