Arsenal have approached Atletico Madrid over a move for midfielder Thomas Partey as the Gunners make a last-ditch attempt to land their priority target before the transfer window shuts.
Mikel Arteta has been eager to bolster his midfield this summer, but has been left frustrated by the club's inability to secure their prime targets this summer window.
Partey, 27, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, as has Lyon star Houssem Aouar, but the Gunners have been unable to meet the price tags set for both players.