Thomas Partey would be a “fantastic signing” for Chelsea, says Joe Cole, with Frank Lampard urged to join Arsenal in the race for the Atletico Madrid midfielder.
The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Ghana international for much of the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta is considered to be in need of a player to fill the Patrick Vieira role at Emirates Stadium.
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Chelsea already boast options capable of slotting into a similar post at Stamford Bridge, with N’Golo Kante a World Cup-winning holding midfielder.