Thomas Partey, the Ghanaian midfielder, is on the verge of joining Villarreal. The club has agreed to bring him on board, although the move is contingent on the resolution of a legal case in the UK. Partey is due to appear at the Westminster Magistrates Court to address charges of rape and sexual assault. He has successfully completed the medical examination and has agreed to a two-year contract with Villarreal, pending the legal outcome. Previously, negotiations to renew his contract with Arsenal fell through, leaving him clubless since June. The transfer has generated considerable controversy among Villarreal fans, many of whom have voiced their disapproval on social media with the hashtag #NoAThomasPartey. The club is under pressure to reconsider the move due to concerns about its potential impact on the club's image and values.