Arsenal are reportedly trying to sell players to sign Thomas Partey, Marca reports.

The Atletico Madrid midfielder has been on the radar of the Gunners for months and were informed that failure to meet Thomas Partey’s asking price of €50m (£45.5m) means there is no business to be done.

Arsenal wanted a price reduction of the Ghanaian international as Arteta seeks to bolster the dominant section of his team as an earlier bid of €25m Partey was refused before out of favor midfielder, Matteo Guendouzi was included in the second.

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Rojiblancos needs cash for the 27-year old who has reportedly rejected a contract from the La Liga club.

The lack of funds for the Gunners in such a coronavirus pandemic means Arteta will have to sell a few players to fund the purchase of Partey.

The Spanish outlet added the Diego Simeone has conceded losing the player therefore, acceptable bids will be acceptable for his departure.

Partey has three years to serve on his current contract following his extension on March 1, 2018, in a deal that runs out in 2023.