TransferSky SportsUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Arsenal agree £51m deal for Ezri Konsa
Arsenal have finally landed their top defensive target after a summer-long pursuit.
E. Konsa
player
Player
Ezri Konsa
Position
Defender
From
Aston Villa
To
Arsenal
Fee
£51m
What happened. Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the defender having two years left on his contract.
- Villa initially valued Konsa at £60m, but Arsenal refused to meet that price.
- Konsa was left out of Villa's squad for the UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG.
- Arsenal need defensive cover with Saliba and Timber injured.
“It's certainly the ambition of the club and the owners to be the best club in the world.”
— Mikel Arteta
The move would fill a key gap in Arsenal's defense and nearly complete their summer transfer business.
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