Arsenal close in on Konsa, Villa eye replacement

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Ezri Konsa, with a medical expected Thursday.

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What happened. Arsenal have agreed a £51million move for Ezri Konsa, who is expected to undergo a medical on Thursday, while Aston Villa are looking at Tosin Adarabioyo as a replacement.

• Konsa could make his debut against Coventry if registered by Thursday's 12pm deadline.
• William Saliba is out with a back injury, prompting Arsenal's defensive reinforcement.
• Villa have sourced Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Konsa.

Both players could make debuts when Arsenal face Aston Villa later this month.

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