Arsenal chiefs in ‘advanced talks for transfer cash injection’ to fund Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar moves

ARSENAL are hoping to flog Ainsley Maitland-Niles to Wolves for £20million to help fund their moves for Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar, according to reports.

Boss Mikel Arteta is stepping up the chase of his two major transfer targets in a bid to get his squad in shape for the league restart on September 12.

Atletico Madrid's tough tackling midfielder Partey has a £45million release clause in his contract and the Spaniards won't budge for a penny less.

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And Arteta wants Lyon's £45m-rated talent Aouar to play alongside him.

Arsenal's technical director Edu is trying to finalise a deal for 22-year-old Aouar but faces stiff competition from Real Madrid and Juventus.

With central defender Gabriel Magalhaes on his way for £27m, the Gunners are desperate to raise extra funds.

London.Football write how Maitland-Niles will be the man sacrificed following positive talks between Arsenal and Wolves.

Arteta is a fan of the utility player but knows he needs to cash in to address the weaknesses in his side.

He made 32 appearances for the Gunners last season but never felt he was central to Arteta’s plans and would remain on the periphery if he remains.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo meanwhile can offer him regular game time within his tight first-team squad.

They appear confident a deal can be struck before they return to training on September 1.

Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Calum Chambers and Rob Holding are also on the transfer list.

It is believed Alexandre Lacazette could also be sold if they receive a suitable offer.