Barcelona in Talks to Sign Arsenal star as Free Agent

Barcelona Eyes Partey as Hansi Flick backs £45m move midfielder.

FC Barcelona has entered negotiations to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, with newly appointed manager Hansi Flick reportedly approving the move, report The Sun, The Ghanaian international, who joined Arsenal in 2021 for £45 million, has been a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad. While Arteta hopes to retain him, Barcelona eyes Partey as a crucial addition to their midfield rebuild, seeing his experience and tactical awareness as a perfect fit for Flick’s system.

Despite Arteta’s desire to retain Partey, contract renewal talks have stalled, prompting his representatives to explore options with Barcelona. Flick, a known admirer of Partey’s playing style, sees him as a valuable addition to Barcelona’s midfield, which is undergoing a strategic rebuild. However, convincing Partey to leave London may prove challenging, as he is reportedly settled at Arsenal and enjoys playing under Arteta.

Barcelona faces competition from Atletico Madrid, Juventus, and Besiktas, all of whom have expressed interest in signing Partey. Arsenal, meanwhile, is set to welcome Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but remains keen on keeping Partey, especially following Jorginho’s departure.

With the summer transfer window heating up, Barcelona’s pursuit of Partey could be a defining moment in their squad overhaul under Flick. Whether the La Liga giants can secure the deal remains to be seen, but the negotiations signal their intent to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.

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