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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, saying that he is a "top player" and that he rates him highly.
The former defender revealed that he had recommended that United sign Partey before Arsenal snapped him up in the summer of 2020 for a fee of 50 million euros from Atletico Madrid.
Speaking on the Vibe with FIVE podcast, Ferdinand said: "I rate Partey. I've done clips that before he went to Arsenal, I was saying Manchester United should buy Partey.
"I genuinely believe he [Thomas Partey] is a top player."
With Arsenal's sights set on clinching the Premier League title, Thomas Partey has been in excellent form this season, having played in 22 matches for the Gunners and netted three goals.
The former defender revealed that he had recommended that United sign Partey before Arsenal snapped him up in the summer of 2020 for a fee of 50 million euros from Atletico Madrid.
Speaking on the Vibe with FIVE podcast, Ferdinand said: "I rate Partey. I've done clips that before he went to Arsenal, I was saying Manchester United should buy Partey.
"I genuinely believe he [Thomas Partey] is a top player."
With Arsenal's sights set on clinching the Premier League title, Thomas Partey has been in excellent form this season, having played in 22 matches for the Gunners and netted three goals.