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Mikel Arteta discusses potential defense additions for Arsenal amid injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:46 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Mikel Arteta discusses potential defense additions for Arsenal amid injuries
Summary

Mikel Arteta confirmed Arsenal is seeking to enhance their squad due to injuries to defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber. Saliba is expected to miss several months with a back issue, while Timber is recovering from a knee problem. Arsenal is reportedly interested in Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa and Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen as potential reinforcements. Arteta emphasized the club's ambition to strengthen the defense, while also indicating the possibility of player departures. Arsenal will begin their season with the Community Shield against Manchester City this weekend.

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  • •William Saliba is sidelined for months with a back injury.
  • •Jurrien Timber is recovering well but not expected to return soon.
  • •Arsenal is targeting Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah for defensive depth.
  • •Arteta indicates potential player departures are also being considered.
  • •Arsenal plays Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
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  • 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta coy over Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah links amid Arsenal injury woes
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Arteta is currently without two of his starting defenders in William Saliba and Jurrien Timber due to injury

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