Barcelona looks at their options to possibly bring in a new midfielder in the summer transfer window.
Hansi Flick is looking for more experience for his team for the 2025/26 campaign, but without tearing up his title -winning team.
Flick enjoyed an excellent first year in Catalonia with three trophies in a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Supercup Triple.
The success of Barcelona was built around a few incredible young people in the ranks of Flick, including Teen Duo Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, next to a rise Pedri.
With 2025/26 as expected to be just as demanding, a veteran in the engine room can be a welcome addition, with Thomas Partey van Arsenal marking an option.
The current arsenal contract of Parey is going on at the end of June and an extension has not been agreed at this stage.
Mikel Arteta has already allowed Jorginho to go further, while he is preparing to conquer a deal for Martin Zubimendi, but the Basque coach has shining on his determination to keep Pedey.
Arteta wants the Ghana International to sign an extension of 12 months in the Emirates Stadium before Barcelona makes their move.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Partey is considered ideal to give experience to the team, after the exit of Ilkay Gundogan 2024.
Partey is also experienced in La Liga after five seasons in Atletico Madrid from 2015 to 2020 before he came to the Gunners.
The 31-year-old made 188 performances for Diego Simeone's side with 16 scored goals.
Atletico Madrid was previously linked to a reunion, but the options now seem to be a straight choice between Barcelona and Arsenal.
Of the 38 LA Liga games of Barcelona in 2024/25, Pedri 35 started and he remains the first choice for Flick.
However, his partner spot is less insured with Marc Casado that starts 2025 for his injury problems.