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Arsenal signs Ezri Konsa for £51 million

8/22/2026

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Arsenal Signs Konsa

Arsenal signs defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51 million.
The transfer includes £4 million in add-ons, raising the potential fee to £55 million.
Injuries to William Saliba and Jurriën Timber prompted the signing for his versatility.
Konsa’s medical is set for Thursday, with registration due by 12 noon.
He could debut versus Villa on August 31 if the medical is passed.

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Simeone Blocks Transfer

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone publicly declared Julian Alvarez will not be sold, especially to Barcelona.
Simeone said the club’s stance is “absolutely clear” and likened any reversal to “going to court.”
Mundo Deportivo reported Atletico would consider selling Alvarez to Arsenal only if Barcelona is excluded from negotiations.
Reports say Atletico might accept Viktor Gyokeres in a swap if Alvarez departs for Arsenal.

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Arsenal Signs Konsa

Arsenal signs defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51 million.
The transfer includes £4 million in add-ons, raising the potential fee to £55 million.
Injuries to William Saliba and Jurriën Timber prompted the signing for his versatility.
Konsa’s medical is set for Thursday, with registration due by 12 noon.
He could debut versus Villa on August 31 if the medical is passed.

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