According to CaughtOffside, Barcelona has expressed a firm interest in acquiring Thomas Partey, a midfielder for Arsenal, before the summer. In his five years at the Emirates Stadium, the Ghanaian international has been a vital member of the Gunners, but he is only a few months away from becoming a free agent.
Due to his unsatisfactory injury record and his 32nd birthday, it is unclear if Arsenal will be willing to offer Partey a new deal. CaughtOffside has been informed by sources with intimate knowledge of the matter that Barca has been expressing interest in Partey, but he is not in a rush to decide on his future just yet.
The 31-year-old has demonstrated his versatility by playing right-back for over half of the season, so Arteta will be pleased to have a valuable player in his ranks. Partey and Jorginho, two seasoned players, might be removed as part of the Gunners’ midfield overhaul this summer.
Barcelona Monitor Thomas Party Contract Situation
As CaughtOffside is aware, Juventus is also monitoring Partey’s circumstances, which explains why the former Atletico Madrid player appears to be a desirable free agent. Even though Partey isn’t going to be the team’s best long-term choice, Arsenal must undoubtedly be tempted to try to prolong his stay for a little while longer.
Mikel Arteta may find it tough to handle losing two seasoned players in a row like that, especially since Jorginho’s contract with Arsenal expires this summer. AFC has been in advanced negotiations to recruit Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi to strengthen their midfield, but it’s possible they’ll need another addition if Partey and Jorginho depart.
In the meantime, Barcelona would be wise to capitalize on Partey’s predicament, as their precarious financial status undoubtedly makes free agents their best bet for the upcoming campaign.
