FC Barcelona is targeting opportunities in the free-agent market, with Jonathan Tah and Thomas Partey on their radar for the upcoming winter transfer window. However, convincing their current clubs to let them go won’t be easy.
Always on the lookout for economic solutions to strengthen their squad, Barcelona is focusing on players whose contracts expire next summer. One of the Blaugrana’s main targets is Jonathan Tah, the strong central defender from Bayer Leverkusen, who has already been marked as a priority. But according to Mundo Deportivo, another name has been added to the list: Arsenal’s midfielder Thomas Partey.
Thomas Partey: A Target to Seize
Under contract with Arsenal until June 2025, Thomas Partey (31) has been in solid form this season, with 17 appearances and 2 goals in the Premier League. His physicality and experience appeal to Barcelona’s decision-makers, who see him as an option to strengthen their midfield should Frenkie de Jong leave this summer. Partey represents an attractive choice to bolster the Catalan midfield.
A Complicated Deal
However, the deal won’t be straightforward. Arsenal is not willing to let their Ghanaian international go without a fight and is actively working to extend his contract. Barcelona will need to be persuasive in convincing Partey to make the move, while also overcoming any potential financial obstacles—an ongoing challenge for a club in the midst of tight economic management.
With targets like Tah and Partey, Barcelona is clearly signaling its ambition to remain competitive while keeping spending under control, staying true to its recent transfer market strategy.
