Arsenal is considering making a move for Spanish midfielder Marc Roca just in case their pursuit of Thomas Partey fails, reports reaching footballghana.com has revealed.

The English Premier League side is bent on recruiting Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window and is even believed to be the favorite among a host of clubs to land the Ghanaian international.

Following the latest reports indicating that Barcelona and Manchester United are making advances for the highly-rated midfielder, Arsenal is threading carefully and has decided to look at other options.

Checks have revealed that the Gunners are monitoring RCD Espanyol defensive midfielder Marc Roca as the other option should the move for Thomas Partey fails.

The 23-year-old Spanish international has been impressive for his club this season and is even rumored to be wanted by Real Madrid as well as AC Milan.

This season he has made 25 appearances and has scored 2 goals while providing 1 assist.