Arsenal still working on deal for midfielder – Spaniards interested in move

Barcelona have ARSENAL ’s Thomas Partey on their radar, with the midfielder out of contract at the end of the season and struggling to agree that new contract which will keep him at the Emirates.

Partey’s current deal is due to expire in 2025 and discussions over a possible extension at the Emirates did not happen over the summer as many believed that he would get that move away from the Premier League giants.

The Ghana international was limited in his starts for the club last season because of injury, and there were mane reports that Arsenal were deciding whether to cash in on the player in the summer or risk losing him on a free transfer in just over a year’s time.

But according to reports – after deciding to keep Partey at the club during the summer window, talks were opened over a new contract a few weeks ago and talks are still progressing before the opening of the January window.

He is expected to be offered a two-year contract extension, which would keep him at the Emirates until the age of 33. Mikel Arteta and his coaching staff are reportedly strong supporters of Partey and are eager to keep him as a key part of their squad as they continue to challenge for Premier League success.

However – Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo report that Barcelona also hold Partey in high esteem and have his name on their list of summer transfer targets.

The Catalan giants remain in a dire financial situation, so will likely be limited to free transfer deals in 2025, with Partey a standout candidate if he does not sign a new contract in north London.

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When Partey is fit – he is a very solid addition to that squad – but he is never fit anymore and ARSENAL need to get rid.

But if Barcelona are really interested, it would surely be the time to join the Spaniards as he may not get this chance again

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