Arsenal’s hopes of using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid appear to have hit a stumbling block.
The La Liga club are believed to be willing to sell the midfielder, but their current financial situation leaves them favouring a straight cash deal.
Atletico had been linked with Lacazette, sparking talk that he could be used as a makeweight in the Gunners’ bid to secure Partey’s services.
However, Spanish football expert Graham Hunter believes that Arsenal will need to meet Partey’s £43.