Mikel Arteta is looking to his native Spain to bolster his midfield ranks, reports claim. The Arsenal manager has identified three potential targets in addition to Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey.
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The Gunners currently sit ninth in the Premier League table - 11 points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, who occupy the final Champions League spot.
And with Europa League qualification also looking a difficult prospect - Arsenal are focused on recruitment ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Dani Ceballos has already discussed his return to Real Madrid this summer, leaving Arteta with Matteo Guendouzi, Granit Xhaka, Lucas Torreira and Joe Willock as his central midfield options.
But Spanish publication La Razon suggest that reinforcements could be heading to the Emirates Stadium.
The report claims that Arsenal are 'close' to signing Atletico Madrid's sought-after talent Thomas Partey.
The Ghana international, 27, is contracted at the Wanda Metropolitano until 2023 but will ONLY leave this summer if his £47million release clause is triggered.
La Razon continue to claim that the north London side are tracking three more La Liga prospects in addition to Partey.
Levante midfielder Enis Bardhi is one of those prospects.
The North Macedonia international, 24, has scored 16 goals and provided 10 assists in 96 appearances for the La Liga outfit.
Transfer News: Arsenal are tracking three La Liga players in addition to Thomas Partey (Image: GETTY)
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