December 30th 2024.
Hansi Flick, the manager of Barcelona, is already planning ahead for next summer's transfer window. With limited resources, he will be looking to make free transfer deals to strengthen his team. One player on his radar is Arsenal's Thomas Partey, whose contract with the Gunners will expire at the end of the season.
Partey, who joined Arsenal in 2020 from Atletico Madrid, has been a regular in Mikel Arteta's first team this season. He has made 17 appearances in the Premier League and started all six of Arsenal's Champions League games. This shows how highly Arteta values the midfielder.
According to Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona also holds Partey in high esteem and has him on their list of transfer targets for next summer. However, the Catalan giants are facing financial difficulties and will most likely be limited to free transfer deals. Partey is a top candidate for them if he does not renew his contract with Arsenal.
Interestingly, Barcelona is also considering selling Frenkie de Jong at the end of the season. They see Partey as a potential replacement for the Dutchman, without having to pay a transfer fee. This could be a great opportunity for Partey to join a top club like Barcelona.
However, Arsenal is not willing to let go of their key player easily. Arteta has hinted that he wants Partey to stay at the club. He has been impressed with Partey's consistency and contribution to the team's success.
If Arsenal wants to keep Partey, they will have to act fast as other clubs can start negotiating with him from January. Apart from Partey, Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are also in the final months of their contracts with Arsenal. While Tierney is expected to leave, the future of Jorginho is uncertain. Arteta has praised the Italian international for his leadership skills and unique playing ability, making him an important part of the team.
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