Surprise reinforcement? Barça pushes for the free signing of Thomas Partey

Aside from the possible signing of a left winger and a center forward, FC Barcelona is keeping an eye on the free agent market in search of opportunities that, like players such as Iñigo Martínez or Wojciech Szczesny, would allow them to expand the squad depth of Hansi Flick and help elevate the team's quality.

In this regard, the portal 'CaughtOffside' has revealed that the Blaugrana entity has shown a concrete interest in signing Thomas Partey for the upcoming summer window. The 31-year-old Ghanaian's contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the season, and as of today, there are no movements regarding his possible renewal, so all signs point to him potentially changing clubs next summer.

This situation is something that Barça would like to take advantage of, as they see having a more physical profile like the African's in midfield as very beneficial and are considering the possibility of acquiring him for free, a factor that makes him a highly attractive option to reinforce a team that has proven to be very well balanced this season but would appreciate the addition of another top-level player to become even more competitive.

Barça's obstacles in the Partey operation

However, the path is far from clear for the Catalans in the operation for Partey, who is also being closely followed by Juventus. Furthermore, Arsenal is not giving up on him and is preparing an offer to extend his stay at the club, as Jorginho would also be leaving the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season, and Mikel Arteta would not be keen on losing two of his most experienced players at once.

For now, the former Atlético de Madrid player is in no rush to make a decision about his future, but in the Catalan capital, they remain attentive to his situation and are seriously considering the possibility of pursuing the signing of a player with experience in LaLiga who could be a great addition to Flick's scheme, who values the power and quality of the Ghanaian.