Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey will not extend his contract with the Spanish club and is keen on a move to the Premier League, according to reports.
The Ghanaian international is said to be a target for Manchester United as well as Arsenal, and supporters on Twitter are happy that the 26-year-old could be open to a switch to Old Trafford:
Pls be true!
— MUHAMMED WAN BISSAKA (@Legendinho1) April 28, 2020
arsenal fans right now pic.twitter.com/Ryqo9psIwM
— Pedro (@PeterSeale4) April 28, 2020
Party after partey?
— thepleasantboy?️ (@Sanmi_te) April 28, 2020
Arsenal in the mud
— Wesley Moore (@Wesley5125) April 28, 2020
Id take him to be honest he be great replacement for matic when hes finished with utd next season
— Natappe????????? (@nat90HJ) April 28, 2020
Hahahah arsenal targets always dream of playing for united
— ?™️ (@RealistGlizzy) April 28, 2020
— Prakash Pal (@Pal_MUFC) April 28, 2020
Would absolutely love him at United
— Brunochester United (@martin_kronborg) April 28, 2020
Without signing a contract extension, Partey can reportedly leave if a club triggers his €50m (£44m) which is not a great deal for a player of his quality.
Reliable journalist David Ornstein says United are indeed lookingUnited are indeed looking for a central midfielder this summer, so a bid for the Ghanaian cannot be ruled out. United legend Rio Ferdinand says he would back a move for the player.
However, with Atletico likely to be playing in the Champions League next season, the Red Devils may well need to finish in the top four in order to attract Partey.