Arsenal secure Konsa swoop to shore up defence and balance the squad
Arsenal have announced the £51m plus £4m add‑ons signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on a four‑year deal to bolster their centre‑back options as Saliba’s injury complicates plans; Konsa brings Premier League experience and homegrown status, fitting Arteta’s plug‑and‑play defensive approach after the club weighed alternatives and faced price negotiations.