Middlesbrough keen on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has emerged as a surprise target for Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window.

According to the football transfer rumours in Spanish Media, Middlesbrough are keen on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.

Thomas Partey has joined Atletico Madrid from Atletico Madrid B in 2013. The 23 year-old has a valid contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2020.

Since his arrival from Atletico Madrid B, Thomas Partey has scored three goals and provided three assists in 31 games for Atletico Madrid in all competitions.

The 23-year-old is considered to be one of the brightest prospects in La Liga.

Partey has represented Ghana on international level, winning eight caps.

The Ghana international is a player who has impressed many Premier League clubs in the last season, and it is understood that Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka will use his Spanish connections to bring him to Riverside Stadium.

Premier League rivals West Ham United are apparently trailing Middlesbrough in the pursuit of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey.

Euro Football Rumours understood that Thomas Partey has a buy-out clause in his contract set in the region of 24 million euros.

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