Arsenal seeks centre-back cover for Saliba following injury setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 7:26 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Arsenal is exploring options to sign a centre-back as William Saliba is expected to miss significant time due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup. Although surgery is not needed, Saliba will undergo a rehabilitation program to recover. The club is considering potential targets, including Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa and John Stones, who is available on a free transfer. Arsenal has cover options but aims to enhance depth at the position. The Gunners will begin their Premier League title defense soon, with their first match against Coventry on August 21.
- •William Saliba is out long-term due to a back injury.
- •Arsenal is considering Ezri Konsa and John Stones for defense.
- •Saliba does not require surgery but needs rehabilitation.
- •The Gunners play Coventry on August 21 to start the season.
- 7:26 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal consider two centre-backs as cover for William Saliba after major injury blow
"The Gunners are willing to spend big on a centre-back as cover for Saliba, who is expected to miss significant time despite not needing surgery to fix a back problem sustained during the World Cup with France
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