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Arsenal Refocus on Signing Defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa

Arsenal is intensifying negotiations to acquire defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Arsenal is reportedly renewing its efforts to negotiate the acquisition of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa. The club appears determined to finalize the deal for the England international defender, refocusing their attention after preliminary discussions.

Both BBC Sport and The Independent have confirmed Arsenal's interest in Konsa, indicating that the club is actively pursuing terms with Aston Villa in hopes of securing the player's transfer. Negotiations are currently ongoing.

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