Arsenal are prioritising Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for the summer market.

The Mirror says Partey is thought to be at the top of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta's summer wishlist after catching the eye in Atleti's stunning 3-2 last 16 second leg victory at Anfield on Wednesday night.

The 26-year-old would be available for £45m in the summer due to his release clause and such a price will no doubt tempt Arteta into making an approach for the midfielder.

It is likely there will be a number of new arrivals at the Emirates in the summer as Arteta prepares for a busy summer, ahead of his first full campaign in charge of the North London side.

Arteta may have started negotiations early in acquiring Partey's services after a source at Atletico told the Telegraph there had been "interest from an English club."