Thomas Partey is open to joining Barcelona on a free transfer as his Arsenal career comes to a close, as the Spanish club must decide on the pursuit.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Thomas Partey would reportedly prefer a switch back to Spain and join Barcelona on a free transfer. The Catalans are yet to decide whether to make an offer for the Ghanaian midfielder, who is set to finish his time at Arsenal in the summer.
Thomas Partey has proved many people wrong this season after staying relatively injury-free, which is pretty contrasting to the rest of his career at Arsenal. The midfielder has emerged as a key performer for Mikel Arteta’s side this term and his reliability has come to good use when there have been plenty of key injuries.
The midfielder is set to start against Real Madrid at the Emirates in his customary midfield position, with some clubs likely to keep a close watch on his performances. One of them would be Barcelona, with the Spanish giants linked with a move for the Arsenal midfielder for some time now.
Partey is expected to leave Arsenal in the summer when his contract expires alongside Jorginho. The loss of those experienced midfielders will force the Gunners into the market to sign replacements, as they are heavily linked with a move for Martin Zubimendi.
The €50 million Arsenal star would reportedly prefer a switch back to Spain and is keen to sign for Barcelona if the chance arrives in the summer. There’s the element of signing one of the top midfielders in the world on a free transfer, that would suit Barcelona’s pockets given their financial problems in the current period.
Will Barcelona sign Thomas Partey?
The prospect of signing the €50 million Arsenal star on a free transfer will be intriguing, although there are realistic doubts about whether Barcelona needs Partey at this moment. Hansi Flick already has doubts about this move, and currently, there are a plethora of options on the side.
There’s a possibility that Barcelona could still be interested if they were to sell one of their current midfielders, with the report pointing towards Frenkie De Jong in that aspect. The Dutchman’s current deal runs out in 2026, which makes the upcoming window the ideal time to cash in, and in the scenario of his departure, Partey would be a good fit as his replacement.
