The father of Man Utd and Arsenal, Thomas Partey "wants to play in England," says his father

Thomas Partey would be interested in a move to England if the opportunity arose, according to the midfielder's father of Atletico Madrid.

The 25-year-old should be a target for the Premier League duo, Arsenal and Manchester United, this summer as both clubs seek to improve midfield before next season.

The Ghanaian international has had a successful campaign for the Diego Simeone team, making 42 appearances in all competitions in this campaign and finding the net three times.

Although Partey was under contract in Madrid until 2023, his agent put the teams on alert after revealing last month that the midfielder had a break-off clause of £ 43.5 million.

And his father, Hon Adjiingo, says the player would like to have the opportunity to play in England.

"I personally told him to leave, though he's not wanted where he is right now," he said. Enigye FM , via Ghana Web.

"Because he could be sought elsewhere and that he will like to go to England whenever he has the opportunity."

Partey is currently preparing to represent Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations this year and could see his stock increase even more with good performances in Egypt.

But the midfielder has already admitted he was in no hurry to leave Atletico this summer as he continued to play football.

"It's hard for me to talk about transfers because the next minute will be like" Thomas tries to leave, "but for me, playing football is what makes me happy," he told BBC Sport on Sunday. last month.

"I do not stop saying that I'm lucky to be at this level now because I know people who play harder and who work harder than me but who are far from being here .

"I do not know what the future holds for me, but as long as I play and they're happy with me here, it's not necessary to flirt with others.

"So the only thing that would make me unhappy is not to play.

"I think most footballers can understand that not playing is the biggest torture that a professional footballer can undergo."