Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia David Ornstein· 19 Aug 2026

Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa as talks advance

Arsenal are edging closer to signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa after ownership-level talks narrowed the gap.

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Player

Ezri Konsa

Position

Defender

Current club

Aston Villa

Linked club

Arsenal

What happened. Arsenal are advancing negotiations to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with talks at ownership level helping close the gap between the clubs.

Konsa has been high on Mikel Arteta's defensive shortlist all summer.
Injuries to key Arsenal players have increased the need for defensive reinforcement.
Villa have resisted earlier approaches, but progress is now being made.

An agreement is expected soon, but no deal is confirmed yet.

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