UK media claims Thomas Partey is open to Arsenal move

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has decided he wants to join Arsenal at the end of the protracted season, according to The Telegraph.

Partey is hoping a deal can be struck between the two clubs.

The Ghana international, 26, has told those close to him he has ambitions of proving himself in the Premier League with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Partey has a release clause of around £45million and Atletico are braced for approaches but also have an interest in Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.

The report claims Arsenal could consider a swap deal, offering Alexandre Lacazette to Atletico with Partey arriving at the Emirates Stadium.