Here are 2 AFCON stars for Southampton to watch out for

Thomas Partey

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Southampton were linked with a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey earlier in the year, and they could be tempted to make a move again in January.

The 23-year-old has been restricted to just six appearances for Diego Simeone’s side this season, only one of which was a start.

The Ghanaian international is clearly not in Simeone’s first team plans at present, and a good stint at the African Cup of Nations with his country may be what Partey needs to force his way back into the manager’s reckoning.

If not though, the Spanish club could be tempted to loan him out, like they have done twice before, and Southampton could be the perfect destination for him to get some much-needed first team action.