Sports News of Tuesday, 23 April 2019

Source: footballghana.com

Manchester United keen on signing Thomas Partey as Herrera's replacement

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey

English giants, Manchester United are knee on signing Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey in the summer as a replacement for want-away Ander Herrera.

According to reports in the UK, Herrera has agreed personal terms with PSG and will seal his move in the summer.

However, United are looking at potential replacements for the former Atletico Bilbao midfielder with Thomas Partey's name the top of their list.

The Ghanaian international is the more likely candidate for the Red Devils after considering his age and technical abilities.

Partey has been an important member of the Rojiblancos starring in most of their games this season.

The 25-year old was named player for the Month of March after some outstanding performances including scoring a belter against Deportivo Alves.

Meanwhile, other options United are considering include Senegal's 29-year old midfielder Iddrissa Gueye and Tanguy Ndombele of Lyon.