Premier League
FC Barcelona continues to track the market in search of reinforcement without transfer cost, and one of the names back on the table is Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder's contract with Arsenal ends next summer and presents an interesting opportunity for the Catalan club, which is still looking for economic alternatives to strengthen its squad.
The 31-year-old player is well acquainted with LaLiga after his time at Atlético de Madrid, which would ease his adaptation to Spanish football. Additionally, his versatility makes him an attractive profile for Barcelona, as he can play both in midfield and at right-back. This adaptability has allowed him to remain an important piece in Mikel Arteta's scheme, with 37 appearances in the current season, contributing with three goals and three assists.
Barcelona wants to take advantage of Thomas Partey not being a key player for Arteta
Despite his prominence at Arsenal, Partey has expressed on several occasions the difficulty of securing a starting position in the London team due to competition in midfield. As reported by Sport, this situation has led Barcelona to renew their interest, aware that his free transfer could be an ideal market opportunity to reinforce a key position in Hansi Flick's team.
However, Barça won't be alone in the race for the midfielder, as Juventus has also shown interest in acquiring his services. Moreover, there is a significant number of midfielders at Camp Nou, with Frenkie de Jong firmly in the starting eleven and young talents like Marc Bernal and Marc Casadó showing promise. Nonetheless, the Barça sporting department values Partey's experience and leadership, indicating an attempt to sign him for the upcoming season.
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