Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Ezri Konsa

Arsenal are closing in on Ezri Konsa as they seek defensive cover with Saliba and Timber injured.

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What happened. Arsenal are in advanced talks with Aston Villa to sign Ezri Konsa, with the defender having two years left on his contract.

• Konsa won more ground duels than any Premier League player last season.
• Arsenal need cover at right-back and centre-back due to injuries.
• Villa initially valued Konsa at £60m, which Arsenal were unwilling to meet.

If completed, Konsa would fill a key defensive role and nearly complete Arsenal's incoming business.

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