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'We are hungry to win the title again': Arsenal technical director Edu reveals £45m Thomas Partey swoop was planned for SEVEN MONTHS as he targets the top after spending £90m this summer

Arsenal technical director Edu has revealed the club are 'hungry' for their first Premier League title since 2004 after completing the swoop of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.

The Ghana international joined the north London side on transfer deadline day on Monday after they triggered the £45million release clause in his contract with the Spanish outfit.

The 27-year-old joined centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, winger Willian, midfielder Dani Ceballos and goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson in joining the club in the summer transfer window as the Gunners splashed £90million.

Arsenal technical director Edu says the club are hungry to win the Premier League again
The Gunners chief's comments come after they wrapped up the signing of Thomas Partey

And speaking to Arsenal's official website, Invincible Edu claimed his side had tracked Partey for seven months and are now hungry to challenge for the title with their new additions.