Thomas Partey is in talks with Barcelona concerning a free switch this summer time from Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.
The midfielder is approaching the top of his contract on the Gunners and is about to develop into a free agent.
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Arsenal are eager on extending Partey’s keep in north London, however thus far, negotiations haven’t led to an settlement.
This has led to Barcelona displaying curiosity in a summer time transfer for the 31-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020.
Partey has been a vital addition to the Gunners midfield ever since, apart from his varied damage points.
He made 52 appearances for Mikel Arteta’s aspect this season, with 12 of these coming of their run to the Champions League semi-finals.
The Ghana worldwide has additionally been a part of an Arsenal aspect which have challenged for the Premier League title previously three years.
However he could possibly be set to go away the membership within the coming weeks with only a Neighborhood Defend winners’ medal to indicate for his efforts.
A transfer to Barcelona would see him be a part of the LaLiga champions after they completed 4 factors away from rivals Actual Madrid.
None of their first-team midfielders, together with Pedri and Gavi, will see their contracts expire this summer time.
Partey might due to this fact be introduced in as a back-up possibility for Hansi Flick as Barcelona look to defend their Spanish league title crown.
Arsenal seem to have already ready a alternative, with Martin Zubimendi heading in the right direction to maneuver to the Emirates Stadium.
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talkSPORT understands that Actual Sociedad midfielder has verbally agreed private phrases on a long-term deal on the membership.
Zubimendi, who was of curiosity to Liverpool, has informed Sociedad of his intention to hitch Arsenal as soon as his £50million launch clause is met.
Jorginho can be set to go away forward of subsequent season, with Brazilian aspect Flamengo his reported new vacation spot.
Arsenal are more likely to have an enormous give attention to signing a brand new striker this summer time.
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak have all emerged as a possible targets.
talkSPORT additionally understands that they’ve enquired about signing winger Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.
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