Barcelona’s Pursuit of Arsenal’s Thomas Partey as De Jong Replacement
Barcelona has set their sights on Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey as a potential replacement for Frenkie de Jong, who is attracting interest from Liverpool. The Spanish giants previously attempted to secure Partey’s signature last summer, but the Ghana international remained with Arsenal, where he has made 37 appearances across all competitions this season.
Despite past injury concerns, Partey has demonstrated remarkable versatility, successfully adapting to a right-back role for a significant portion of the campaign. With his contract entering its final months, the possibility of a free transfer this summer has caught Barcelona’s attention.
Key developments in the transfer saga:
• Barcelona has shown “concrete interest” in recent weeks
• Partey is taking time to evaluate his options
• Arsenal is considering keeping him after his impressive form
• The Gunners may allow either Partey or Jorginho to leave, but not both
Liverpool’s Interest in De Jong Creates Transfer Chain
The potential move gains momentum as Liverpool seriously considers bidding for De Jong to strengthen their midfield. Barcelona has set a €35m valuation for the Dutch midfielder, which Liverpool views as reasonable. However, wage demands remain a significant hurdle in negotiations.
Comparing the midfielders’ performances this season:
• Appearances: Partey (24) vs De Jong (13)
• Goals: Partey (3) vs De Jong (2)
• Passing accuracy: Partey (88.63%) vs De Jong (94.14%)
• Tackles per 90: Partey (3.2) vs De Jong (1.0)
Arsenal faces a crucial decision regarding their midfield restructuring, with both Partey and Jorginho’s futures hanging in the balance. The club’s strategy appears focused on maintaining adequate depth while potentially refreshing their options in the center of the park.
Barcelona’s interest in Partey could offer the Ghanaian an exciting opportunity to return to La Liga, where he previously excelled with Atletico Madrid. The potential departure of De Jong to Liverpool could create the perfect scenario for all parties involved.
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