Hansi Flick’s Barcelona have received a massive boost in their pursuit of Arsenal defensive midfielder Thomas Partey.
According to a report from TBR, Thomas Partey could part ways with Arsenal after the end of the ongoing season. With his contract nearing its end and the Gunners unlikely to offer a renewal, Barcelona’s chances of landing him have received a major boost. The Spanish giants have already initiated talks over a potential move.
Partey came up the ranks and made a name for himself while playing for Atletico Madrid. After a five-year-long spell with Diego Simeone’s team, he made the move to Arsenal towards the end of 2020. The 31-year-old has been an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s team since the start.
He has featured in a total of 45 matches this season and has even contributed towards seven goals. While he remains a very important part of Arteta’s plans, his future at the club is quite uncertain.
Partey’s contract runs out at the end of the season, and Arsenal might not offer him a new deal. Despite his importance in the team, they could let the defensive midfielder leave for free. People at the club are quite pleased with his performances, but the size of a new deal could complicate things.
The Gunners are gearing up for an important transfer window. They will look to go big and add a lot of quality to their squad. Signing a new defensive midfielder is also on the agenda, which makes it unlikely that Arsenal will offer Partey a lucrative new deal, especially if he’s expected to play more of a squad role moving forward.
Barcelona could get an opportunity to sign Partey
If the North London club do decide against a new deal, and he is available for free, there will be no shortage of takers. Barcelona will certainly try hard to sign the experienced Partey as they look to add more quality to their midfield.
Hansi Flick was keen on adding Joshua Kimmich to his squad, but he ended up extending his stay at Bayern Munich. As a result, they are looking at Partey as an ideal alternative.
They consider him an elite option to add more quality to their squad, and his knowledge of Spanish football could be an added advantage. The Catalan giants have already held talks with the midfielder, who is set to turn 32 soon, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds from here.
