Arsenal Hopeful of New Contract as PSG, Barcelona Circle Looming Free Agent Target

On Sunday, Football Insider reported that Mikel Arteta has growing optimism that Partey will sign a new contract to remain an Arsenal player next season.

The report also notes that Arteta wants to keep Partey at Arsenal, and there’s growing optimism he’ll sign a new deal. The main holdup appears to be the length of the contract, which is believed to be the sticking point in negotiations.

This update from Football Insider follows an earlier report from the same outlet earlier this month, which revealed that Arsenal had entered last-minute talks to keep Partey. The club had seemingly shifted its stance after initially being expected to let the 31-year-old leave on a free transfer.

Partey is believed to be open to staying and signing a new two-year deal, but he’s also prepared to explore options abroad if no agreement is reached. Barcelona have reportedly emerged as his preferred destination, with Mundo Deportivo claiming the LaLiga side are closely monitoring his status. Financially, they view him as a potential bargain.

Whether Arsenal can convince Partey to stay—or whether he heads elsewhere—remains to be seen.