On Monday Arsenal have informed LaLiga and Atletico Madrid, that they are ready to pay Thomas Partey’s £45 million release clause, according to AS.
It is understood the 27-year-old Ghana international is very keen on the transfer.
Arsenal are hoping to free up wages and space in the squad by releasing players.
Lucas Torreira is in Madrid completing a loan move to Atletico, while Matteo Guendouzi is close to joining Hertha Berlin also on loan.