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Barcelona, the Spanish champions, are monitoring Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey’s future.

The Ghanaian returned to training yesterday after missing most of the previous three months owing to a hamstring ailment. Arsenal fans are overjoyed to have him back, but his long-term future remains uncertain.

Barcelona wants to sign Arsenal’s Thomas Partey
Arsenal signed Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid in 2020 after triggering his £45 million release clause (BBC).

The Ghanaian was one of the greatest midfielders in La Liga at the time, and he has been fantastic for Arsenal in the years he has been fit.

However, ailments have plagued Partey since his transfer to the Emirates. The 30-year-old, who had only missed seven games in his whole career before joining Arsenal, has been out for almost 65 games for both club and country since.

That is a dismal record, and it is most likely one of the reasons he was extensively linked with leaving Arsenal last summer. Rumours concerning his future have also surfaced as he entered the final 18 months of his contract this month.

According to AS, Partey is likely to depart Arsenal at the conclusion of the season, and Barcelona is ‘attentive to his situation’. However, the Catalans face a major challenge.

According to the report, Barcelona’s financial situation prevents them from spending large sums of money over the summer. That complicates matters for the Spanish champions, as Arsenal are unlikely to allow Partey leave for a low cost.

Partey’s comeback is a significant boost for Arsenal.
Arsenal will have to address Thomas Partey’s future, but not until the conclusion of the season.

The important news for Arsenal fans is that the Ghanaian has returned to full training and is now in contention for a place in the squad to face Nottingham Forest next week.

That’s a huge boost for Arsenal. Partey is undoubtedly their finest midfielder, and together with Declan Rice, he might make the Gunners