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Arsenal targets Ezri Konsa amid defensive injury concerns

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:48 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Arsenal targets Ezri Konsa amid defensive injury concerns
Summary

Arsenal is reportedly set to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £51m, adding to their defensive ranks ahead of the new Premier League season. Despite already having seven defenders, the move comes as half of their title-winning defense is sidelined with injuries. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are expected to miss initial matches due to a back issue and a groin injury, respectively. Arsenal aims to strengthen their squad depth after a successful but injury-plagued previous season.

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Key Details
  • •Arsenal has already spent over £100m this summer.
  • •Konsa was a key player for England in the World Cup.
  • •Saliba and Timber are unavailable for the start of the season.
  • •Konsa's addition raises Arsenal's total summer spending to over £150m.
  • •Arteta aims to build on last season's success amid injury concerns.
Latest Updates
  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
  • 5:48 PMBBC Sport — Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
What they're saying
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Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?

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Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?

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