🚨 Barcelona Close in on Arsenal Midfield Star Thomas Partey
Gunners set to lose veteran for free amid financial juggling—Barça ready to swoop after Kimmich miss.
Barcelona have been handed a major boost in the race to sign Thomas Partey, with the Arsenal midfielder set to leave on a free transfer this summer. Despite playing 45 matches and scoring four goals this season, Partey’s contract expires in June, and Arsenal won’t offer an extension due to financial limitations.
While Mikel Arteta values Partey highly, the club’s priority is investing in new talent—with Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad named as a potential replacement. Barcelona, who failed to land Joshua Kimmich, see Partey as a ready-made La Liga returnee, with his previous Atletico Madrid stint making him an ideal fit.
Offers have also come from Italy, Spain, and Saudi Arabia, but Barça are leading the race to land the experienced Ghanaian disruptor. His exit signals a shifting midfield dynamic at Arsenal heading into the 2025-26 s
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