Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly choose Barcelona as his preferred’ destination in the summer transfer window.
Currently in his fifth season at Arsenal having joined in a £45 million deal in October 2020, Partey’s contract with the London club expires at the end of the season and the Gunners have yet to reach an agreement over a new deal.
The Ghanaian international has since been linked with various club across Europe. He has also been linked with Saudi Arabia clubs.
However, latest report from Mundo Deportivo claim Partey ‘is now looking for a change of scenery’ and the midfielder’s first-choice option would be to join Barcelona on a free transfer this summer.
The report adds that Barca are ‘aware’ of Partey’s contract situation at Arsenal and the 31-year-old is on the Catalan club’s shortlist of midfield options.
Partey has vast experience playing in the Spanish League having turned out for Atletico Madrid and Almeria. While Partey spent five season at Atletico Madrid, he played on loan at Almeria.
Alongside Partey, Arsenal face the prospect of losing Jorginho on a free transfer this summer as his contract also expires at the end of the season.
The 33-year-old has already held extensive talks with Flamengo and returned to Brazil during the international break.
