La Liga heavyweights Barcelona and Serie A giants Juventus are reportedly interested in sealing a Bosman move for 31-year-old Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Thomas Partey is the subject of interest from Barcelona. The Arsenal midfielder is also a target for Juventus over a Bosman move heading into the summer transfer window. The Ghanaian international might depart from the Emirates as a free agent in the coming months.
Thomas Partey and his Arsenal journey so far
Thomas Partey has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth €50 million in October 2020. The African midfielder has struggled with a few fitness issues but has been a dependable performer whenever he has taken the field for the North London club.
The 31-year-old has turned out over 150 times thus far for Arsenal while chipping in with eight goals and seven assists. However, Partey’s long-term future at the Emirates is uncertain after entering the final six months of his contract with the Premier League club.
The situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A return to La Liga might be on the cards, with Barcelona among the Ghanaian midfielder’s prospective suitors heading into the summer transfer window. In addition, the Arsenal midfield mainstay is a target for Juventus.
A big move beckons?
Barcelona’s interest in Thomas Partey is understandable. While Hansi Flick has a stacked midfield unit in his squad, Frenkie de Jong faces an uncertain future at the Catalan club. So, Barcelona should invest in a top-class midfielder, with the Arsenal mainstay emerging as a viable target for the Blaugrana.
As for Juventus, the Serie A giants also have a stacked midfield unit, with Thiago Motta having several top-class options in his squad. However, the Bianconeri will likely dip into the market for a midfielder in the summer transfer window, bringing Partey into the picture.
With talks between Arsenal and Partey over a new contract not taking place, a move to Barcelona or Juventus might be on the cards. Meanwhile, the Gunners will likely lose all of their investment of €50 million if the 31-year-old Ghanaian international departs from the Emirates as a free agent.
