Arsenal have been linked with a summer transfer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his side and close the gap on the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City . The defensive midfielder has impressed in La Liga this season, netting twice in his 24 appearances. Arsenal are expected to have a quiet transfer window due to the coronavirus pandemic but they could splash the cash on Partey. His strength and dynamism could bring some of the assets Patrick Vieira brought to Arsenal in more successful times of the past.

Source: Express May 12, 2020 18:11 UTC