Barcelona are their choices to doubtlessly usher in a brand new midfielder in the summertime switch window.
Hansi Flick is on the hunt so as to add extra expertise to his squad for the 2025/26 marketing campaign however with out tearing up his title-winning group.
Flick loved an outstanding first 12 months in Catalonia with three trophies in a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Supercup triple.
Barcelona’s success was constructed round some unimaginable children in Flick’s ranks, together with teenage duo Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, alongside a revved up Pedri.
Nevertheless, with 2025/26 anticipated to be simply as demanding, a veteran within the engine room might be a welcome addition, with Arsenal’s Thomas Partey flagged up as an choice.
Thomas Partey on Barcelona’s summer time shortlist
Partey’s present Arsenal contract expires on the finish of June and a renewal has not been agreed at this stage.
Mikel Arteta has already allowed Jorginho to maneuver on, as he prepares to clinch a deal for Martin Zubimendi, however the Basque coach has hinted at his willpower to maintain Partey.
Arteta desires the Ghana worldwide to signal a 12-month extension on the Emirates Stadium earlier than Barcelona make their transfer.
As per Mundo Deportivo, Partey is considered as splendid to lend expertise to the squad, following Ilkay Gundogan’s 2024 exit.
La Liga return for Partey
Partey can be skilled in La Liga after 5 seasons at Atletico Madrid from 2015 to 2020 earlier than becoming a member of the Gunners.
The 31-year-old made 188 appearances for Diego Simeone’s facet with 16 objectives scored.
Atletico Madrid had beforehand been linked with a reunion however the choices now look to be a straight selection between Barcelona and Arsenal.
From Barcelona’s 38 La Liga video games in 2024/25, Pedri began 35, and he stays first selection for Flick.
Nevertheless, his associate spot is much less assured with Marc Casado beginning 20 previous to his damage points initially of 2025.