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.