Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 24 Aug 2026
Terry warns Saliba: Konsa signing blocks your return
John Terry says William Saliba won't get back into Arsenal's team after Ezri Konsa's arrival.
W. Saliba
player
Player
William Saliba
Position
Defender
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Arsenal
What happened. John Terry claimed William Saliba will remain on the sidelines after Arsenal signed Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
- Saliba missed the opening game due to back surgery.
- Konsa's signing adds competition at centre-back.
- Terry called Konsa a 'massive signing' for Arsenal.
“I would go Ezri Konsa for Arsenal. That’s a massive signing.”
— John Terry
Saliba faces a fight to reclaim his place once fit, with Konsa and others ahead.
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