Partey free agent on Milan and Juventus radar after Arsenal talks collapse | OneFootball

Milan and Juventus are on high alert after confirmation that Thomas Partey will leave Arsenal as a free agent, just five years after his €50m move.

It had already been reported that the negotiations for a new deal were falling apart several weeks ago and they made no progress, as confirmed by The Athletic.

It means his contract will expire tomorrow and the 32-year-old will be free to choose his next club.

Partey a long-term target

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Thomas Partey of Arsenal scores the team’s fourth penalty in the penalty shoot out during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Milan and Juventus had been linked with the Ghana international quite a few times in recent years and this is the best opportunity to pick him up for nothing.

Partey is still going to command a very high salary, but at least it can now be negotiated directly and without a transfer fee on top.

Fenerbahce are also known to be interested in swooping for the Atletico Madrid youth academy product, who made the transfer to Arsenal for a massive €50m in October 2020.

The midfielder made 52 competitive appearances for the Gunners this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists.