Arsenal Backed for Making Right Decision in Allowing Barcelona, PSG Target to Leave | OneFootball

Arsenal look set to part ways with Thomas Partey this summer after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract. Despite holding talks, the two sides couldn’t find common ground, and the midfielder is now expected to leave as a free agent.

Partey has attracted interest from several top European clubs as his current deal winds down. According to Arsenal insider Charles Watts, Barcelona, Juventus, and PSG are all keeping a close eye on his situation. David Ornstein of The Athletic has also reported that Arsenal are prepared to let him walk for free.

Recent reporting suggests that Barcelona have emerged as his preferred destination. Mundo Deportivo claims the LaLiga side are actively monitoring him, viewing the experienced midfielder as a potential bargain.

As a soon-to-be free agent, Partey will be free to assess his options and choose the best fit for the next chapter of his career.

Did Arsenal make right decision on Barcelona, PSG target?

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With Partey leaving, many will ask, “Did Arsenal make the right decision?” In his latest column for CaughtOffside, Watts applauded the Gunners’ decision to let the veteran midfielder walk after the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement on an extension.

“I think Arsenal have made the right call on Thomas Partey,” Watts wrote. “They will miss him next season, I’m sure of that, but I don’t think they could have been able to justify giving him a pay rise or even giving him terms that matched what he was on previously.

“Yes, he had arguably his best season in an Arsenal shirt last season and his availability was excellent for once. But he is now 32 and one good season of availability does not mean you should just forget about the previous season when injuries  were a constant issue.”

TBR Football reported on Monday that Turkish giant Galatasaray want to sign Partey. Moreover, the report claims that Galatasaray are looking to sign at least one top-quality midfielder this summer.

Partey has already received initial offers during the talks, but the Turkish club is also holding discussions with Inter Milan’s Hakan Çalhanoğlu.