Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges involve three separate women, with the incidents said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022. The 32-year-old, who left Arsenal earlier this month, is expected to appear in court in early August.

Arsenal have decided to part ways with Thomas Partey once his contract expires on Monday. The Ghanaian midfielder was in talks with the Gunners over signing a new deal but they could not reach an agreement. The 32-year-old was a key part of Mikel Arteta's squad in the 2024-25 campaign, where he made 52 appearances across all competitions and recorded seven goal contributions.

Arsenal have been told they are "shopping at Asda" by replacing Thomas Partey with a Brentford midfielder.

William Gallas has scolded Arsenal's failure to agree a new contract with midfielder Thomas Partey, who now looks set to leave on a free transfer.

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard despite closing in on signing Martin Zubimendi.