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Transfer Saga: Barcelona and PSG Target Demands High Wages, Arsenal Hesitates

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Paris Saint-Germain is considering adding a taller midfielder to their roster in the upcoming transfer window, with Fabian Ruiz currently standing out as their tallest player at 6-foot-2 (1.89m). The club may seek to enhance its midfield depth and balance by introducing a more physically imposing player to fit seamlessly into their playing style under coach Luis Enrique. Meanwhile, Arsenal has not initiated contract talks with Thomas Partey, whose contract expires this summer, prompting interest from Barcelona, Juventus, and PSG.

Despite Arsenal's high regard for Thomas Partey, negotiations for a contract extension are complicated by the player's wage demands. Partey is exploring a potential return to LaLiga, with Barcelona emerging as his preferred destination. While Barcelona views Partey as a cost-effective option given his contract situation, the club already has players like Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal, and Frenkie de Jong in similar roles, posing a challenge to integrating the midfielder smoothly into the team.