According to sources informing ESPN, the 32-year-old Ghanaian midfielder is set to leave Arsenal as a free agent. His contract expires at the end of this month, and it is anticipated that both parties will not agree to a renewal.

Sources reveal that the negotiations for Thomas's contract renewal have completely failed due to salary disagreements. Thomas earns a weekly salary of €200,000 at Arsenal, and the club is willing to maintain the same figure of £200,000 for renewal. However, Thomas insists on a pay raise, resulting in a breakdown of talks and an inability to reach an agreement. Thomas is now linked with Barcelona, and there are also teams from the Turkish Super League interested in him.

Thomas came through the youth ranks at Atlético Madrid and joined Arsenal in the summer transfer window of 2020 for a fee of €50 million, where he has played ever since. During his five-year career with the Gunners, he has made 167 appearances across all competitions, scoring 9 goals and providing 7 assists.

The 32-year-old Thomas stands at 1.85 meters tall, is right-footed, and primarily plays as a defensive midfielder. His market value is estimated at €14 million. Last season, Thomas made 52 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions, starting in 45 of those matches, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists.