Thomas Partey is in talks with Barcelona regarding a free transfer this summer from Arsenal, talkSPORT understands.
The midfielder is approaching the end of his contract at the Gunners and is set to become a free agent.
Arsenal are keen on extending Partey’s stay in north London, but so far, negotiations have not led to an agreement.
This has led to Barcelona showing interest in a summer move for the 31-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020.
Partey has been a crucial addition to the Gunners midfield ever since, aside from his various injury issues.
He made 52 appearances for Mikel Arteta‘s side this season, with 12 of those coming in their run to the Champions League semi-finals.
The Ghana international has also been part of an Arsenal side that have challenged for the Premier League title in the past three years.
But he could be set to leave the club in the coming weeks with just a Community Shield winners’ medal to show for his efforts.
A move to Barcelona would see him join the LaLiga champions after they finished four points clear of rivals Real Madrid.
None of their first-team midfielders, including Pedri and Gavi, will see their contracts expire this summer.
Partey could therefore be brought in as a back-up option for Hansi Flick as Barcelona look to defend their Spanish league title crown.
Arsenal appear to have already prepared a replacement, with Martin Zubimendi on course to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Barcelona are interested in signing the Ghana internationalGettytalkSPORT understands that Real Sociedad midfielder has verbally agreed personal terms on a long-term deal at the club.
Zubimendi, who was of interest to Liverpool, has told Sociedad of his intention to join Arsenal once his £50million release clause is met.
Jorginho is also set to leave ahead of next season, with Brazilian side Flamengo his reported new destination.
Arsenal are likely to have a huge focus on signing a new striker this summer.
Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak have all emerged as a potential targets.
talkSPORT also understands that they have enquired about signing winger Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.
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