What happened. Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the England international set to provide cover for the injured William Saliba.

Konsa will be Arsenal's fifth summer signing.
He can play central defence and right-back.
Ferdinand says it's a 'magnificent signing'.

“I think this is a magnificent signing. A player in his...”
— Rio Ferdinand

The deal is pending official confirmation, with the transfer window open and Arsenal strengthening for the title defense.

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