Arsenal are close to sealing a deal for Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid after making a late deadline day move.
The midfielder is due in London to complete his medical ahead of the window closing at 11pm.
Gunners fans can get some insight on their new recruit from a former rival.
Ex-Tottenham and England right-back Kieran Trippier has opened up on playing alongside Partey at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Trippier believes Partey will have no problem at all in adapting to the Premier League.
“I’d seen him play for Atletico but I didn’t realise how good he is,” stated the Atletico right-back when speaking on The Beautiful Game podcast in June.
“He’s unbelievable, his physicality, how he breaks up play. Technically he’s got everything.
“He ranks as one of the best midfielders I’ve played with, but Mousa [Dembele] is Mousa and he’s on a different planet that guy. Even in training he was in cruise control.
“Thomas is still a very young player and everyone loves him out here.
“Going to the Premier League who knows? Obviously I want him to stay here because he’s a valuable member to our team.
“He speaks perfect English, very good English. I don’t think he’d have a problem with the Premier League.”
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