7 days ago
When Sunderland were awarded a penalty following Ezri Konsa's impromptu wrestling match with Dan Ballard, it felt like a massive opportunity to break the deadlock against the notoriously watertight Gunners as Enzo Le Fée lined up his spot kick against David Raya.
There was little wrong with the Frenchman's attempt — firmly struck and aimed towards the corner — but the Spaniard made a superb save to deny Le Fée his second success from twelve yards inside a week. And when everyone's favourite villain Bruno Guimaraẽs duly fired a venomous dipping shot past Robin Roefs barely minutes later, it felt like the classic one-two punch and it ultimately defined the game.
Sunderland more than held their own in this contest; we looked sharp, combative and were able to fashion a number of decent chances against the defending champions, but the finishing touch eluded the Lads on this occasion and that somehow made the loss even more frustrating.
We know we're capable of giving the league's big guns a run for their money on any given day, and occasionally emerging victorious, but during what could easily be a "difficult second season", we need to find ways to bridge the gap and to continue to eke out points from tricky positions.
A disappointing outcome. The 0-2 scoreline might've felt slightly harsh and Reinildo's late red card was a sickener, but the way the game panned out wasn't entirely unexpected, given ******* nal's current status and Sunderland's ongoing attempts at evolution.
#second #ezri
There was little wrong with the Frenchman's attempt — firmly struck and aimed towards the corner — but the Spaniard made a superb save to deny Le Fée his second success from twelve yards inside a week. And when everyone's favourite villain Bruno Guimaraẽs duly fired a venomous dipping shot past Robin Roefs barely minutes later, it felt like the classic one-two punch and it ultimately defined the game.
Sunderland more than held their own in this contest; we looked sharp, combative and were able to fashion a number of decent chances against the defending champions, but the finishing touch eluded the Lads on this occasion and that somehow made the loss even more frustrating.
We know we're capable of giving the league's big guns a run for their money on any given day, and occasionally emerging victorious, but during what could easily be a "difficult second season", we need to find ways to bridge the gap and to continue to eke out points from tricky positions.
A disappointing outcome. The 0-2 scoreline might've felt slightly harsh and Reinildo's late red card was a sickener, but the way the game panned out wasn't entirely unexpected, given ******* nal's current status and Sunderland's ongoing attempts at evolution.
#second #ezri
7 days ago
Bruno Guimaraes's brilliant first ***** nal goal and David Raya's penalty save inspired the Gunners to a 2-0 victory at Sunderland on Saturday to extend a flawless start to their Premier League ***** le defence.
Mikel Arteta's men have conceded just once in five games in all competitions but Sunderland had the chance to breach ***** nal's imposing rearguard when Raya tipped Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick onto the post.
Just over two minutes later Guimaraes silenced the Stadium of Light as the Brazilian smashed into the top corner from outside the box.
Bukayo Saka's penalty sealed the victory with the final kick of the game after Sunderland defender Reinildo saw a second yellow card for taking down the England international.
Despite the victory Arteta was still seething after the game at the award of Sunderland's penalty for Ezri Konsa's pull on Dan Ballard.
#game #gunners #saturday
Mikel Arteta's men have conceded just once in five games in all competitions but Sunderland had the chance to breach ***** nal's imposing rearguard when Raya tipped Enzo Le Fee's spot-kick onto the post.
Just over two minutes later Guimaraes silenced the Stadium of Light as the Brazilian smashed into the top corner from outside the box.
Bukayo Saka's penalty sealed the victory with the final kick of the game after Sunderland defender Reinildo saw a second yellow card for taking down the England international.
Despite the victory Arteta was still seething after the game at the award of Sunderland's penalty for Ezri Konsa's pull on Dan Ballard.
#game #gunners #saturday
12 days ago
Aston Villa begin their 2026-27 Champions League campaign at Club Brugge on Tuesday, returning to continental football for the first time since winning the Europa League in Istanbul four months ago.
The Belgian champions, who have reached the knockout stage in each of their last three European campaigns, provide an early test for a Villa squad still adjusting to a heavy summer rebuild.
Tuesday's meeting is the fourth between these clubs in two years. Brugge won the earlier league-phase fixture 1-0 in Belgium during 2024-25, but Villa gained revenge in the round of 16, winning 6-1 on aggregate courtesy of a 3-1 victory in Bruges followed by a 3-0 win at Villa Park.
Both clubs sold key players for significant fees over the summer, with Villa losing Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Emiliano Martínez; Brugge have adapted more quickly, sitting second in the Belgian Pro League after four wins from five matches, while Villa have collected only a single point from their opening three Premier League games and remain without a league goal this season.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
#four #three #summer
The Belgian champions, who have reached the knockout stage in each of their last three European campaigns, provide an early test for a Villa squad still adjusting to a heavy summer rebuild.
Tuesday's meeting is the fourth between these clubs in two years. Brugge won the earlier league-phase fixture 1-0 in Belgium during 2024-25, but Villa gained revenge in the round of 16, winning 6-1 on aggregate courtesy of a 3-1 victory in Bruges followed by a 3-0 win at Villa Park.
Both clubs sold key players for significant fees over the summer, with Villa losing Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Emiliano Martínez; Brugge have adapted more quickly, sitting second in the Belgian Pro League after four wins from five matches, while Villa have collected only a single point from their opening three Premier League games and remain without a league goal this season.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
#four #three #summer
15 days ago
Arsenal will welcome Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win away at Aston Villa recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.
Mikel Arteta will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first XI for this clash. Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa could both play from the start of this game.
David Raya will operate in between the sticks for the Gunners after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Ezri Konsa will play alongside Gabriel at the centre of Arteta's defence as they look to keep a good shape when defending inside his half.
Ben White will try to put in a good performance as the right-back, while Riccardo Calafiori hopes to prove his value on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.
Piero Hincapie will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
#game #play
Mikel Arteta will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first XI for this clash. Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa could both play from the start of this game.
David Raya will operate in between the sticks for the Gunners after keeping a clean sheet in his last outing. Ezri Konsa will play alongside Gabriel at the centre of Arteta's defence as they look to keep a good shape when defending inside his half.
Ben White will try to put in a good performance as the right-back, while Riccardo Calafiori hopes to prove his value on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.
Piero Hincapie will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.
#game #play
17 days ago
Premier League clubs have smashed their summer transfer record with over £3.3bn spent. More than half of the Premier League's clubs broke their transfer records in a summer window featuring four of the top flight's five most expensive ever deals.
Manchester City completed the biggest deal on the final hours of the window by singing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, while Liverpool paid £120m for Bradley Barcola, Chelsea made Morgan Rogers their record signing for £117m and Tottenham also broke the £100m barrier by recruiting midfielder Sandro Tonali.
City were the biggest spenders overall with around £435m paid in transfer fees, followed by Chelsea (£349.8m) and Tottenham (£315m). Chelsea recouped the most in sales (£385m) with Aston Villa also receiving more than £300m in transfer fees after selling six of the players who started last season's Europa League final.
But who got value in the market or which club is now fearing the worst? Here's how every club rated at the end of another hectic transfer window:
Ins: Bruno Guimaraes (£75m), Ezri Konsa (£51m), Piero Hincapie (£45m), Christos Tzolis (£34m), Illan Meslier (free), Elijah Upson (free), Igor Tyjon (undisclosed fee), James Scanlon (undisclosed fee)
#window #clubs
Manchester City completed the biggest deal on the final hours of the window by singing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m, while Liverpool paid £120m for Bradley Barcola, Chelsea made Morgan Rogers their record signing for £117m and Tottenham also broke the £100m barrier by recruiting midfielder Sandro Tonali.
City were the biggest spenders overall with around £435m paid in transfer fees, followed by Chelsea (£349.8m) and Tottenham (£315m). Chelsea recouped the most in sales (£385m) with Aston Villa also receiving more than £300m in transfer fees after selling six of the players who started last season's Europa League final.
But who got value in the market or which club is now fearing the worst? Here's how every club rated at the end of another hectic transfer window:
Ins: Bruno Guimaraes (£75m), Ezri Konsa (£51m), Piero Hincapie (£45m), Christos Tzolis (£34m), Illan Meslier (free), Elijah Upson (free), Igor Tyjon (undisclosed fee), James Scanlon (undisclosed fee)
#window #clubs
19 days ago
Mikel Arteta has said **** nal will try to improve their squad right up until the transfer deadline this evening.
The summer transfer window shuts at 11pm this evening forPremier League clubs, who are racing to get deals done before the deadline.
Arsenal have made five senior signings so far this summer, adding Bruno Guimaraes, Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa to their **** le-winning squad. Piero Hincapie has also signed for the Gunners permanently after joining on an initial loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.
The North Londoners remain keen to add further options to their squad and have held talks with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana. The French side value the 21-year-old at around €40m. **** nal have also monitored Julian Alvarez's ongoing situation at Atletico Madrid.
Speaking at hispress conference after the Premier League champions secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at Aston Villa, Arteta said **** nal are actively trying to make signings in the final hours of the window.
#squad
The summer transfer window shuts at 11pm this evening forPremier League clubs, who are racing to get deals done before the deadline.
Arsenal have made five senior signings so far this summer, adding Bruno Guimaraes, Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa to their **** le-winning squad. Piero Hincapie has also signed for the Gunners permanently after joining on an initial loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.
The North Londoners remain keen to add further options to their squad and have held talks with Lyon over winger Malick Fofana. The French side value the 21-year-old at around €40m. **** nal have also monitored Julian Alvarez's ongoing situation at Atletico Madrid.
Speaking at hispress conference after the Premier League champions secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at Aston Villa, Arteta said **** nal are actively trying to make signings in the final hours of the window.
#squad
19 days ago
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Football insider HandofArsenal reports that both Bruno Guimaraes and former Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa are part of the travelling squad to face Villa on Monday night.
The same source adds that it remains to be seen whether the pair will be included in the matchday squad list, in the starting lineup or on the bench. But at the very least, that possibility hasn't yet been ruled out.
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There were some doubts around both players for Monday night, for different reasons.
#Football
Football insider HandofArsenal reports that both Bruno Guimaraes and former Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa are part of the travelling squad to face Villa on Monday night.
The same source adds that it remains to be seen whether the pair will be included in the matchday squad list, in the starting lineup or on the bench. But at the very least, that possibility hasn't yet been ruled out.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images
There were some doubts around both players for Monday night, for different reasons.
#Football
20 days ago
Arsenal take on Aston Villa in a few hours, and there is growing expectation that one of their summer signings could make his full debut. The Sun reports that Ezri Konsa could be named in the starting XI for the match.
The Englishman joined the Gunners in this transfer window and has been training with the team since he was presented during their last match. His arrival has added further options to **** nal's defence as they prepare for the new campaign.
Konsa did not have enough time training with his new teammates to start or receive minutes in the game against Coventry City. However, he is now considered ready to feature, having had more time to work with the squad and adapt to his new surroundings.
With a focus on quality over quantity, Konsa is one of the few players **** nal have added to their squad this summer as they prepare to retain the Premier League **** le. His versatility could prove particularly valuable to the team.
The Gunners believe they have what it takes to perform well, and Konsa is one of the reasons for that confidence. The Englishman can operate at centre back and as a full back in defence, giving **** nal another option across the back line.
#match #training #team
The Englishman joined the Gunners in this transfer window and has been training with the team since he was presented during their last match. His arrival has added further options to **** nal's defence as they prepare for the new campaign.
Konsa did not have enough time training with his new teammates to start or receive minutes in the game against Coventry City. However, he is now considered ready to feature, having had more time to work with the squad and adapt to his new surroundings.
With a focus on quality over quantity, Konsa is one of the few players **** nal have added to their squad this summer as they prepare to retain the Premier League **** le. His versatility could prove particularly valuable to the team.
The Gunners believe they have what it takes to perform well, and Konsa is one of the reasons for that confidence. The Englishman can operate at centre back and as a full back in defence, giving **** nal another option across the back line.
#match #training #team
20 days ago
Aston Villa host **** nal at Villa Park on Monday, with Villa bottom of the table without a point after a 4-0 opening-day defeat at Brighton and **** nal top after a 3-0 win over Coventry City.
The game also brings Ezri Konsa back to Villa Park for the first time since his summer move to **** nal, a transfer reported at around £50-55 million.
Arsenal have won each of their last four opening away fixtures of a Premier League season and could make it five in a row for the first time in the club's 140-year history. Villa Park has not always been kind to them this decade; **** nal have won three and lost four of their last seven visits, including a defeat during last season's **** le-winning campaign.
Jarred Gillett, the referee for Monday's game, was also in charge of the previous meeting between these sides at this ground, a fixture remembered for a disallowed **** nal goal and a penalty appeal against Douglas Luiz that was turned down.
Date: Monday, 31 August 2026Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: Villa ParkReferee: Jarred GillettLast meeting: **** nal 4-1 Aston Villa, 30 Dec 2025, Premier League
#jarred
The game also brings Ezri Konsa back to Villa Park for the first time since his summer move to **** nal, a transfer reported at around £50-55 million.
Arsenal have won each of their last four opening away fixtures of a Premier League season and could make it five in a row for the first time in the club's 140-year history. Villa Park has not always been kind to them this decade; **** nal have won three and lost four of their last seven visits, including a defeat during last season's **** le-winning campaign.
Jarred Gillett, the referee for Monday's game, was also in charge of the previous meeting between these sides at this ground, a fixture remembered for a disallowed **** nal goal and a penalty appeal against Douglas Luiz that was turned down.
Date: Monday, 31 August 2026Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: Villa ParkReferee: Jarred GillettLast meeting: **** nal 4-1 Aston Villa, 30 Dec 2025, Premier League
#jarred
20 days ago
Arsenal travel to Villa Park on Monday looking to continue a perfect start to the season, having won the Community Shield and beaten Coventry City 3-0 in their Premier League opener without conceding.
Mikel Arteta's side could become the first in the club's 140-year history to win five consecutive opening away fixtures of a Premier League season.
Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin issue, and William Saliba is a long-term absentee with a back problem. Bruno Guimaraes has a minor groin issue of his own but Arteta has not ruled him out of contention. New signing Ezri Konsa, who joined this summer from Villa, is available to face his former club but is expected to start on the bench given ******* nal's settled defensive pairing.
David Raya is set to continue in goal behind a back four of Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori. Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard are expected to anchor midfield, with Martín Zubimendi the likely third member of the trio ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis, both of whom Arteta has used in wide areas that double as auxiliary full-back cover, are set to support Kai Havertz in attack, with both players having scored or contributed directly to goals in the win over Coventry.
#premier
Mikel Arteta's side could become the first in the club's 140-year history to win five consecutive opening away fixtures of a Premier League season.
Jurrien Timber remains out with a groin issue, and William Saliba is a long-term absentee with a back problem. Bruno Guimaraes has a minor groin issue of his own but Arteta has not ruled him out of contention. New signing Ezri Konsa, who joined this summer from Villa, is available to face his former club but is expected to start on the bench given ******* nal's settled defensive pairing.
David Raya is set to continue in goal behind a back four of Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori. Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard are expected to anchor midfield, with Martín Zubimendi the likely third member of the trio ahead of Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Bukayo Saka and Christos Tzolis, both of whom Arteta has used in wide areas that double as auxiliary full-back cover, are set to support Kai Havertz in attack, with both players having scored or contributed directly to goals in the win over Coventry.
#premier
20 days ago
Aston Villa could hardly have imagined a worse start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The Lions were torn apart by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, with Fabian Hurzeler's side needing just 31 minutes to put the game beyond doubt.
A Victor Lindelof own goal and a debut red card for Joao Gomes summed up a disastrous afternoon for Villa, who were forced into the relegation zone after losing 4-0 on opening day.
It's too early to say whether the heavy defeat points to deeper problems following the departures of several high-profile players including Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa, and Lucas Digne.
However, the Villans have sprung into action in the transfer market.
#villa #lions #brighton #stadium
The Lions were torn apart by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium, with Fabian Hurzeler's side needing just 31 minutes to put the game beyond doubt.
A Victor Lindelof own goal and a debut red card for Joao Gomes summed up a disastrous afternoon for Villa, who were forced into the relegation zone after losing 4-0 on opening day.
It's too early to say whether the heavy defeat points to deeper problems following the departures of several high-profile players including Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa, and Lucas Digne.
However, the Villans have sprung into action in the transfer market.
#villa #lions #brighton #stadium
20 days ago
Arsenal return to Premier League action on Monday night when they travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa, with Mikel Arteta's side looking to maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.
The Gunners have had an unusual 10-day break since their last game, but plenty has happened during that time, including significant transfer activity involving both clubs.
Perhaps the most intriguing move of all ahead of Monday's meeting is Ezri Konsa swapping Villa Park for ****** nal, meaning the defender could make his Gunners debut against the club he has just left.
Arsenal head to the Midlands having started the season positively, while Aston Villa will be desperate to respond after suffering a heavy defeat in their Premier League opener.
Unai Emery's side lost 4-0 away to Brighton, with all four goals arriving before half-time.
#gunners #side
The Gunners have had an unusual 10-day break since their last game, but plenty has happened during that time, including significant transfer activity involving both clubs.
Perhaps the most intriguing move of all ahead of Monday's meeting is Ezri Konsa swapping Villa Park for ****** nal, meaning the defender could make his Gunners debut against the club he has just left.
Arsenal head to the Midlands having started the season positively, while Aston Villa will be desperate to respond after suffering a heavy defeat in their Premier League opener.
Unai Emery's side lost 4-0 away to Brighton, with all four goals arriving before half-time.
#gunners #side
22 days ago
Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes have yet to play for ******* nal in the Premier League, with the defender joining them just a few days ago, while Guimaraes was injured before their season opener against Coventry City.
Arsenal have started the season strongly and did not miss the Brazilian in their last game, but he is expected to be a starter for the team when he is fit. Konsa has joined as one of the top defenders in England, and the former Aston Villa man will play while William Saliba remains out with an injury.
Arsenal continue to prepare for the games ahead, and their next match will be against Aston Villa on Monday, a fixture the Gunners would love to win. They have one of the best squads in the league, and most people expect them to win the game, but they will still have to earn the result on the pitch, as any other team would.
The fans will hope to see both players in action during the game, with Mikel Arteta providing an encouraging update on Konsa's condition. The defender has been training well since joining the club and could now be in contention for his ******* nal debut.
Arteta's comments suggest that Konsa has settled quickly into the squad and is ready to contribute if selected. His availability is particularly important while Saliba remains injured.
#game #defender
Arsenal have started the season strongly and did not miss the Brazilian in their last game, but he is expected to be a starter for the team when he is fit. Konsa has joined as one of the top defenders in England, and the former Aston Villa man will play while William Saliba remains out with an injury.
Arsenal continue to prepare for the games ahead, and their next match will be against Aston Villa on Monday, a fixture the Gunners would love to win. They have one of the best squads in the league, and most people expect them to win the game, but they will still have to earn the result on the pitch, as any other team would.
The fans will hope to see both players in action during the game, with Mikel Arteta providing an encouraging update on Konsa's condition. The defender has been training well since joining the club and could now be in contention for his ******* nal debut.
Arteta's comments suggest that Konsa has settled quickly into the squad and is ready to contribute if selected. His availability is particularly important while Saliba remains injured.
#game #defender
27 days ago
A summer of change off the pitch for Aston Villa was followed by one of the worst opening 45 minutes of a season in Premier League history as Unai Emery's side collapsed at Brighton.
Last season's Europa League winners went into the new campaign having lost four of the players that started their 3-0 win over Freiburg in May. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa's exits could also soon be followed by two more first-team stars in Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, who were both left out of Villa's matchday squad at Brighton.
A new-look Villa went behind inside eight minutes in calamitous fashion as Victor Lindelof bundled into his own net before Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper doubled their advantage. Jack Hinshelwood then scored twice in two minutes before Villa's Joao Gomes, a £38m signing from Wolves, was sent off on his first Premier League appearance for his new club.
Hinshelwood's first goal was followed by another straight from kick-off. Gomes was caught in possession on the edge of his own box before Hinshelwood finished into an empty net for his second - just 80 seconds after his first.
It then went from bad to worse for debutant Gomes, who was earlier booked for waving an imaginary yellow card towards Pascal Gross, as he received a straight red card for kicking out at Georginio Rutter.
#minutes #villa
Last season's Europa League winners went into the new campaign having lost four of the players that started their 3-0 win over Freiburg in May. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa's exits could also soon be followed by two more first-team stars in Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, who were both left out of Villa's matchday squad at Brighton.
A new-look Villa went behind inside eight minutes in calamitous fashion as Victor Lindelof bundled into his own net before Brighton's Maxim De Cuyper doubled their advantage. Jack Hinshelwood then scored twice in two minutes before Villa's Joao Gomes, a £38m signing from Wolves, was sent off on his first Premier League appearance for his new club.
Hinshelwood's first goal was followed by another straight from kick-off. Gomes was caught in possession on the edge of his own box before Hinshelwood finished into an empty net for his second - just 80 seconds after his first.
It then went from bad to worse for debutant Gomes, who was earlier booked for waving an imaginary yellow card towards Pascal Gross, as he received a straight red card for kicking out at Georginio Rutter.
#minutes #villa
29 days ago
In the summer of 1993, Manchester United won the ******* le and then signed Roy Keane in a British record transfer. In 2001, United won the ******* le and then bought Ruud van Nistelrooy. In 2008, the summer after winning the Premier League and Champions League, they signed Dimitar Berbatov not because they really needed him but because they could.
Each time, Alex Ferguson took steps not just to maintain the gap to their rivals but to grow it. Each time, United defended their Premier League crown.
Even before kick-off here at the Emirates Stadium, there was that familiar sense of a ******* le-winning manager ******* down the lid on the Premier League trophy they owned. Mikel Arteta's newest signing, Ezri Konsa, was paraded on the pitch to a standing ovation – quite the flex to sign the second best right-sided centre-half in the Premier League while the best, William Saliba, is sidelined with injury.
And after a few minutes of this opening 3-0 win over Coventry City, it was clear that Arteta had strengthened his attack too. Christos Tzolis impressed in pre-season games and topped most of ******* nal's fitness metrics. Here he buzzed into action on the left wing, legs whirring with the urgency of a man fleeing a swarm of bees, all fast-twitch jolts and excitable energy, exactly the sort of opponent Coventry's right-back Milan van Ewijk didn't want to face on his first Friday night live on Sky Sports.
Arsenal had a plethora of attacking options on the field: Kai Havertz led the line, Bukayo Saka started on the right and Martin Odegaard flitted in and out of the right half-space. But for all the passing lanes on offer, the gameplan became a simple one: when in the final third, seek Tzolis.
#league #united #summer #signed
Each time, Alex Ferguson took steps not just to maintain the gap to their rivals but to grow it. Each time, United defended their Premier League crown.
Even before kick-off here at the Emirates Stadium, there was that familiar sense of a ******* le-winning manager ******* down the lid on the Premier League trophy they owned. Mikel Arteta's newest signing, Ezri Konsa, was paraded on the pitch to a standing ovation – quite the flex to sign the second best right-sided centre-half in the Premier League while the best, William Saliba, is sidelined with injury.
And after a few minutes of this opening 3-0 win over Coventry City, it was clear that Arteta had strengthened his attack too. Christos Tzolis impressed in pre-season games and topped most of ******* nal's fitness metrics. Here he buzzed into action on the left wing, legs whirring with the urgency of a man fleeing a swarm of bees, all fast-twitch jolts and excitable energy, exactly the sort of opponent Coventry's right-back Milan van Ewijk didn't want to face on his first Friday night live on Sky Sports.
Arsenal had a plethora of attacking options on the field: Kai Havertz led the line, Bukayo Saka started on the right and Martin Odegaard flitted in and out of the right half-space. But for all the passing lanes on offer, the gameplan became a simple one: when in the final third, seek Tzolis.
#league #united #summer #signed
29 days ago
Aston Villa's extensive list of summer outgoings has been extended with the departure of England defender Ezri Konsa, who has completed a move to Premier League champions ******* nal.
The 28-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta's side on a four-year deal, which includes the option for a further year. The London-born defender has set the Gunners back £51 million, with another £4 million in add-ons (total of $76.3 million).
Konsa will provide ******* nal with some much-needed depth at both centre and right back, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both currently sidelined. He arrives off the back of a FIFA World Cup campaign during which he played in all eight of England's games, starting seven and scoring once in the third-place play-off win over France.
Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign ******* nal star and sends Marcus Rashford warning
Dead body found at EFL Championship stadium as police begin investigation
#back #konsa #england #ezri
The 28-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta's side on a four-year deal, which includes the option for a further year. The London-born defender has set the Gunners back £51 million, with another £4 million in add-ons (total of $76.3 million).
Konsa will provide ******* nal with some much-needed depth at both centre and right back, with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both currently sidelined. He arrives off the back of a FIFA World Cup campaign during which he played in all eight of England's games, starting seven and scoring once in the third-place play-off win over France.
Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign ******* nal star and sends Marcus Rashford warning
Dead body found at EFL Championship stadium as police begin investigation
#back #konsa #england #ezri
29 days ago
England defender Ezri Konsa has completed his transfer to **** nal, with the 28-year-old becoming the Gunners' fifth major signing of the summer.
The former Aston Villa defender moves to north London in a deal worth £51m, and he has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.
The defender – who can play at both centre-back and right-back – was targeted for his versatility, as well as for cover for the injured Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, the latter of whom could be out until late this year after requiring surgery on a back injury.
Konsa is **** nal's fifth major summer signing (PA)
The move was completed on the same day that the champions will open their 2026/27 campaign at home to ewly promoted Coventry City, though the timing of the deal means that Konsa was obviously not registered in time to be in the squad for the game.
#summer #deal
The former Aston Villa defender moves to north London in a deal worth £51m, and he has signed a four-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.
The defender – who can play at both centre-back and right-back – was targeted for his versatility, as well as for cover for the injured Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, the latter of whom could be out until late this year after requiring surgery on a back injury.
Konsa is **** nal's fifth major summer signing (PA)
The move was completed on the same day that the champions will open their 2026/27 campaign at home to ewly promoted Coventry City, though the timing of the deal means that Konsa was obviously not registered in time to be in the squad for the game.
#summer #deal
29 days ago
Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners.
Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price.
England defender Ezri Konsa is on the verge of sealing his move to Premier League champions ******* nal, while Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has told Emery he wants to go.
Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans have already been sold by Villa since the end of last season, joining Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively.
It is a remarkable dismantling of a team that won Villa's first major trophy for 30 years when they beat Freiburg in the Europa League final in May.
#emery #watkins #europa
Villa have rejected several bids for Watkins from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal this week, but Emery hinted the England striker would be allowed to leave for the right price.
England defender Ezri Konsa is on the verge of sealing his move to Premier League champions ******* nal, while Argentina goalkeeper Martinez has told Emery he wants to go.
Morgan Rogers, Lucas Digne and Youri Tielemans have already been sold by Villa since the end of last season, joining Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively.
It is a remarkable dismantling of a team that won Villa's first major trophy for 30 years when they beat Freiburg in the Europa League final in May.
#emery #watkins #europa
29 days ago
Arsenal start the defence of their Premier League ******* le on Friday night, and the expectation is obvious. They have already brushed aside Manchester City in the Community Shield, winning 3-0 in Cardiff, and now they open at home against promoted Coventry. Same sky-blue shirts, very different level of threat.
Mikel Arteta's side go into the new campaign as favourites for good reason. They won the league by seven points last season, ended a 22-year wait for the ******* le, and reached the Champions League final. The immediate task is simpler, start fast, stay in control, and avoid handing a newly promoted team encouragement.
Coventry arrive with a different kind of momentum. Frank Lampard guided them back to the top flight after a 25-year absence, and they did it emphatically. While ******* nal finished seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, Coventry won the Championship with 95 points, nine ahead of Ipswich. Promotion earned them a place here, now comes the difficult part.
Arsenal still have defensive issues to manage. William Saliba is set for a lengthy spell out, while Jurrien Timber remains unavailable with a groin problem. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera continuing in the back line, with Ezri Konsa still waiting to complete his £51million move from Aston Villa.
There should also be changes from the side that beat City. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both began on the bench in that 3-0 win, but are expected to return to the starting XI here. That matters. ******* nal are a different side when both play from the first whistle, one gives them incision, the other gives them authority.
#different #premier
Mikel Arteta's side go into the new campaign as favourites for good reason. They won the league by seven points last season, ended a 22-year wait for the ******* le, and reached the Champions League final. The immediate task is simpler, start fast, stay in control, and avoid handing a newly promoted team encouragement.
Coventry arrive with a different kind of momentum. Frank Lampard guided them back to the top flight after a 25-year absence, and they did it emphatically. While ******* nal finished seven points clear at the top of the Premier League, Coventry won the Championship with 95 points, nine ahead of Ipswich. Promotion earned them a place here, now comes the difficult part.
Arsenal still have defensive issues to manage. William Saliba is set for a lengthy spell out, while Jurrien Timber remains unavailable with a groin problem. That leaves Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera continuing in the back line, with Ezri Konsa still waiting to complete his £51million move from Aston Villa.
There should also be changes from the side that beat City. Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both began on the bench in that 3-0 win, but are expected to return to the starting XI here. That matters. ******* nal are a different side when both play from the first whistle, one gives them incision, the other gives them authority.
#different #premier
30 days ago
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We asked you to predict what will happen between now and the end of the transfer window at Aston Villa and how the 2026-27 season will pan out for Unai Emery's side.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: For me, there has been too much upheaval. With players leaving this summer and the core of the squad being ripped out, I feel Villa will be a bit disjointed while all of the new signings bed in. Therefore, I predict an uncertain start to the season, and possibly an uncertain campaign as a whole.
Keith: I have no problem with any of the sales individually. Rogers is good money, Konsa is good money, Digne is a good deal for an ageing player. Martinez has a great replacement in Zion Suzuki. Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi are fantastic additions. My worry is the sheer amount of upheaval. Hopefully we can retain a good core of last season's players while gradually integrating the new players and youngsters. Keeping Emery is key, his system and passion is our greatest ****** et.
#money
We asked you to predict what will happen between now and the end of the transfer window at Aston Villa and how the 2026-27 season will pan out for Unai Emery's side.
Here are some of your comments:
Peter: For me, there has been too much upheaval. With players leaving this summer and the core of the squad being ripped out, I feel Villa will be a bit disjointed while all of the new signings bed in. Therefore, I predict an uncertain start to the season, and possibly an uncertain campaign as a whole.
Keith: I have no problem with any of the sales individually. Rogers is good money, Konsa is good money, Digne is a good deal for an ageing player. Martinez has a great replacement in Zion Suzuki. Joao Gomes and Johan Manzambi are fantastic additions. My worry is the sheer amount of upheaval. Hopefully we can retain a good core of last season's players while gradually integrating the new players and youngsters. Keeping Emery is key, his system and passion is our greatest ****** et.
#money
30 days ago
Ezri Konsa has completed his move to ******* nal from Aston Villa in a deal worth £51m, plus a further £4m in potential add-ons.
That's according to David Ornstein of the Athletic who says that the England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year after completing his medical with the Premier League champions.
Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa after joining the club from Brentford in 2019. He has also won 28 England caps and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup.
The defender started every match for England before their 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, when he came on as a 72nd-minute substitute.
Konsa becomes ******* nal's fourth major signing of the summer. The club have already brought in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
#club #year
That's according to David Ornstein of the Athletic who says that the England international has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further year after completing his medical with the Premier League champions.
Konsa made 286 appearances for Villa after joining the club from Brentford in 2019. He has also won 28 England caps and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of this summer's World Cup.
The defender started every match for England before their 2-1 semi-final defeat by Argentina, when he came on as a 72nd-minute substitute.
Konsa becomes ******* nal's fourth major signing of the summer. The club have already brought in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge, Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United and former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.
#club #year
30 days ago
Aston Villa's European heroes are already part of history.
They ended a 30-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in May against Freiburg but the club could have sold six of the starting XI by the end of the transfer window.
Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to ****** nal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.
Istanbul goalscorers Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers left last month, Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea a record for an English player.
Lucas Digne was sold to Paris St-Germain and Villa must also find a solution for goalkeeper Emi Martinez after his failed move to Juventus and the signing of his replacement - Zion Suzuki.
#move #aston #europa #league
They ended a 30-year wait for a trophy by lifting the Europa League in May against Freiburg but the club could have sold six of the starting XI by the end of the transfer window.
Ezri Konsa's imminent £51m departure to ****** nal is the latest high-profile exit at Villa Park this summer as Unai Emery's squad undergoes drastic change.
Istanbul goalscorers Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers left last month, Rogers' £117m move to Chelsea a record for an English player.
Lucas Digne was sold to Paris St-Germain and Villa must also find a solution for goalkeeper Emi Martinez after his failed move to Juventus and the signing of his replacement - Zion Suzuki.
#move #aston #europa #league
30 days ago
Arsenal open their Premier League ***** le defence against Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, just days after thrashing Manchester City in the Community Shield.
Mikel Arteta's side head into the new season as champions and heavy favourites against newly promoted opposition. The performance in Cardiff last weekend, capped by Calafiori's goal inside 26 seconds, gave an early indication of the intent Arteta wants to carry into the campaign proper.
William Saliba remains out long-term with a back injury, and Jurrien Timber is sidelined with a groin problem. Bruno Guimarães is a doubt for Friday after being substituted at half-time in the Community Shield with a thigh problem, later seen with an ice pack applied.
Arteta gave little away when asked about his fitness: "Let's see how he is. He's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow." Should he not be risked, Myles Lewis-Skelly is the likely replacement in midfield.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both confirmed fit. The pair returned late from England's deep World Cup run and appeared as substitutes in the Community Shield win over Manchester City — both are now expected to start. Arteta has strongly implied, without confirming outright, that Ezri Konsa's move from Aston Villa is imminent, though the defender will not be involved against Coventry regardless.
#arsenal
Mikel Arteta's side head into the new season as champions and heavy favourites against newly promoted opposition. The performance in Cardiff last weekend, capped by Calafiori's goal inside 26 seconds, gave an early indication of the intent Arteta wants to carry into the campaign proper.
William Saliba remains out long-term with a back injury, and Jurrien Timber is sidelined with a groin problem. Bruno Guimarães is a doubt for Friday after being substituted at half-time in the Community Shield with a thigh problem, later seen with an ice pack applied.
Arteta gave little away when asked about his fitness: "Let's see how he is. He's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow." Should he not be risked, Myles Lewis-Skelly is the likely replacement in midfield.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both confirmed fit. The pair returned late from England's deep World Cup run and appeared as substitutes in the Community Shield win over Manchester City — both are now expected to start. Arteta has strongly implied, without confirming outright, that Ezri Konsa's move from Aston Villa is imminent, though the defender will not be involved against Coventry regardless.
#arsenal
30 days ago
What do you do when you achieve something you've wanted for most of your life? That question is pertinent for ****** nal this season. This group of players have done something many of them have wanted to do since they first started playing football. But for many fans, the first ****** le in a generation begs the same question. Will it all mean the same?
A fair warning: this is going to be a lot of navel gazing. This is the first real ****** le that I've wanted. When ****** nal won the league in 2004 it was the third time of my life, the second time in 3 years, and at 10, I just ****** umed it was a thing that happened, like visiting your grandparents. I've written about this before but essentially, it took until I was 13 to realize, no, ****** nal don't win the league every season…and 19 years later ****** nal finally won the league I've wanted us to win. Wanting something for 19 years is interesting in terms of development. Wanting ****** nal to win the league has seen me from ****** rty, school, university, a graduate degree, a second graduate degree, and a career. I've lived in multiple places, but the one constant–aside from some of my best and closest friends–has been wanting ****** nal to win the league. It's been achieved. How do you go again?
For the players, I think it's simple. They'll want more. Bruno Guiamares hasn't won a league ****** le. Nor has Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz all have more to give. And the group will want to go again, to become talked about in the way that teams like Manchester United were talked about and to prove bitter, small time people, like the Athletic's Manchester City stenographer Sam Lee, wrong.
And for the fans, I think it'll be similar. First of all, ****** nal have a chance to retain a ****** le, something that hasn't been done since the 1930s. And secondly because when you win, you want more. I've been more rational this summer, calmer during other football matches because I feel satisfied. This season will be different: the conditions that led to the explosion of joy at the end of last season won't exist (unless ****** nal win the Champions League), because ****** nal aren't coming off of a 22-year gap. And maybe the feeling of 19 May means that when ****** nal drop points in November it won't feel like an existential crisis, because the pressure to win, especially after 3 second place finishes, won't be overwhelming. Perhaps that'll be the biggest difference: instead of feeling a deep need to win, to fulfill a lifelong dream, to end the ****** jokes from colleagues and the stupid second again ole ole chants, the desire to win will be because I've loved the feeling of being Champions and want to feel it again next May.
#title
A fair warning: this is going to be a lot of navel gazing. This is the first real ****** le that I've wanted. When ****** nal won the league in 2004 it was the third time of my life, the second time in 3 years, and at 10, I just ****** umed it was a thing that happened, like visiting your grandparents. I've written about this before but essentially, it took until I was 13 to realize, no, ****** nal don't win the league every season…and 19 years later ****** nal finally won the league I've wanted us to win. Wanting something for 19 years is interesting in terms of development. Wanting ****** nal to win the league has seen me from ****** rty, school, university, a graduate degree, a second graduate degree, and a career. I've lived in multiple places, but the one constant–aside from some of my best and closest friends–has been wanting ****** nal to win the league. It's been achieved. How do you go again?
For the players, I think it's simple. They'll want more. Bruno Guiamares hasn't won a league ****** le. Nor has Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz all have more to give. And the group will want to go again, to become talked about in the way that teams like Manchester United were talked about and to prove bitter, small time people, like the Athletic's Manchester City stenographer Sam Lee, wrong.
And for the fans, I think it'll be similar. First of all, ****** nal have a chance to retain a ****** le, something that hasn't been done since the 1930s. And secondly because when you win, you want more. I've been more rational this summer, calmer during other football matches because I feel satisfied. This season will be different: the conditions that led to the explosion of joy at the end of last season won't exist (unless ****** nal win the Champions League), because ****** nal aren't coming off of a 22-year gap. And maybe the feeling of 19 May means that when ****** nal drop points in November it won't feel like an existential crisis, because the pressure to win, especially after 3 second place finishes, won't be overwhelming. Perhaps that'll be the biggest difference: instead of feeling a deep need to win, to fulfill a lifelong dream, to end the ****** jokes from colleagues and the stupid second again ole ole chants, the desire to win will be because I've loved the feeling of being Champions and want to feel it again next May.
#title
1 month ago
Mikel Arteta has confirmed ****** nal want to sign a defender and are "active" in the transfer market after reports the Premier League champions have agreed to a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.
Arteta has been chasing a defender since the end of last season and appears set to land England star Konsa.
The Gunners had a bid for Konsa rejected earlier in the transfer window and briefly switched their attention to Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.
But having improved their offer for Konsa to around £50 million ($68 million), ****** nal are reportedly on the brink of sealing a deal for the 28-year-old.
With William Saliba sidelined for an "extended period" by a back problem and Jurrien Timber recovering from a groin injury, Konsa would slot into the heart of ****** nal's defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.
#back #premier
Arteta has been chasing a defender since the end of last season and appears set to land England star Konsa.
The Gunners had a bid for Konsa rejected earlier in the transfer window and briefly switched their attention to Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah.
But having improved their offer for Konsa to around £50 million ($68 million), ****** nal are reportedly on the brink of sealing a deal for the 28-year-old.
With William Saliba sidelined for an "extended period" by a back problem and Jurrien Timber recovering from a groin injury, Konsa would slot into the heart of ****** nal's defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes.
#back #premier
1 month ago
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Ezri Konsa looks set to become ******* nal's latest summer signing, but one small detail will remain unresolved until the move is officially completed, what shirt number the England defender will wear in north London?
Arsenal and Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth £51 million plus add-ons for Konsa, who is expected to complete his medical on Thursday before signing a long-term contract.
However, he seems unlikely to be registered in time to feature when ******* nal begin the defence of their Premier League ******* le against Coventry City on Friday night.
While several numbers have featured during Konsa's career, one vacant ******* nal shirt appears the most natural fit.
#recine #ezri
Ezri Konsa looks set to become ******* nal's latest summer signing, but one small detail will remain unresolved until the move is officially completed, what shirt number the England defender will wear in north London?
Arsenal and Aston Villa have agreed a deal worth £51 million plus add-ons for Konsa, who is expected to complete his medical on Thursday before signing a long-term contract.
However, he seems unlikely to be registered in time to feature when ******* nal begin the defence of their Premier League ******* le against Coventry City on Friday night.
While several numbers have featured during Konsa's career, one vacant ******* nal shirt appears the most natural fit.
#recine #ezri
1 month ago
Arsenal are looking into whether a deal for Juventus' Kenan Yildiz is possible in this window, as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an **** ault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season.
The Basque has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target. The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused **** nal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.
The club would probably have moved for Bournemouth's Jan Kroupi had it not been for his injury, and that does represent an option for January.
Yildiz has nevertheless been high up on their list of targets, with Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international. The fact he is 21 years old would also represent a shift back to signing talents who can evolve, after two moves in Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes of buying players in their prime.
The **** nal hierarchy do want to ensure more outgoings, while Juventus would be hard line on a player who is one of their burgeoning talents. They would want upwards of £60m, and also have to consider fan backlash. One solution that has been raised is Gabriel Martinelli potentially going the other way, but that would still require considerable negotiation.
#arsenal #january #possible #talents
The Basque has long identified the left side attack as a priority position to upgrade, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr having been the ideal target. The Brazilian's decision to stay at the Bernabeu caused **** nal to reconsider the situation, and some thought has been given to waiting until either January or next summer when other deals could become possible.
The club would probably have moved for Bournemouth's Jan Kroupi had it not been for his injury, and that does represent an option for January.
Yildiz has nevertheless been high up on their list of targets, with Arteta especially keen on the Turkish international. The fact he is 21 years old would also represent a shift back to signing talents who can evolve, after two moves in Ezri Konsa and Bruno Guimaraes of buying players in their prime.
The **** nal hierarchy do want to ensure more outgoings, while Juventus would be hard line on a player who is one of their burgeoning talents. They would want upwards of £60m, and also have to consider fan backlash. One solution that has been raised is Gabriel Martinelli potentially going the other way, but that would still require considerable negotiation.
#arsenal #january #possible #talents
1 month ago
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We asked for your views about Ezri Konsa's probable exit from Aston Villa to join Premier League champions ******* nal.
Here are some of your comments:
Steve: Well, we hoped it wouldn't happen, but I guess all of us expected it. Sad and frustrating, but let's not forget what he has done for us since joining, so thank you and good luck.
Luke: If you asked all the players that left, I don't think they left because of the culture or the manager but because of the financial restrictions of PSR and how that keeps Villa back. Not angry with the player or with ******* nal. They strengthen again, which is their right.
#asked #getty #aston #premier
We asked for your views about Ezri Konsa's probable exit from Aston Villa to join Premier League champions ******* nal.
Here are some of your comments:
Steve: Well, we hoped it wouldn't happen, but I guess all of us expected it. Sad and frustrating, but let's not forget what he has done for us since joining, so thank you and good luck.
Luke: If you asked all the players that left, I don't think they left because of the culture or the manager but because of the financial restrictions of PSR and how that keeps Villa back. Not angry with the player or with ******* nal. They strengthen again, which is their right.
#asked #getty #aston #premier
1 month ago
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Ezri Konsa is expected to undergo his **** nal medical today after the club agreed a deal worth £51 million plus add-ons with Aston Villa.
The England international is now on the verge of becoming **** nal's fifth senior signing of the summer after reportedly saying his goodbyes to Villa team-mates and staff ahead of the move.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Aston Villa worth around £51 million plus performance-related add-ons for Konsa, with the 28-year-old scheduled to complete his medical before signing a long-term contract.
The deal follows weeks of negotiations after **** nal's opening £30 million bid was rejected. Villa had initially valued the defender at around £60 million before accepting **** nal's improved offer.
#konsa #aston #worth
Ezri Konsa is expected to undergo his **** nal medical today after the club agreed a deal worth £51 million plus add-ons with Aston Villa.
The England international is now on the verge of becoming **** nal's fifth senior signing of the summer after reportedly saying his goodbyes to Villa team-mates and staff ahead of the move.
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Aston Villa worth around £51 million plus performance-related add-ons for Konsa, with the 28-year-old scheduled to complete his medical before signing a long-term contract.
The deal follows weeks of negotiations after **** nal's opening £30 million bid was rejected. Villa had initially valued the defender at around £60 million before accepting **** nal's improved offer.
#konsa #aston #worth
1 month ago
Aston Villa are eyeing a move for AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori as they look to shore up their rearguard, according to Luca Bianchin.
The Villains need a new centre-half after Ezri Konsa left to join the Premier League champions, and Tomori is one of their defensive targets.
The Englishman likes the idea of playing his football at Villa Park next season and could be sold for around €15 million.
Aston Villa have lost several key cogs in Unai Emery's well-oiled machine. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Konsa have all left.
Ollie Watkins could follow them out the door to make matters worse. The Villains must start making aggressive moves to plug these holes.
#villa #villains #bianchin
The Villains need a new centre-half after Ezri Konsa left to join the Premier League champions, and Tomori is one of their defensive targets.
The Englishman likes the idea of playing his football at Villa Park next season and could be sold for around €15 million.
Aston Villa have lost several key cogs in Unai Emery's well-oiled machine. Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne and Konsa have all left.
Ollie Watkins could follow them out the door to make matters worse. The Villains must start making aggressive moves to plug these holes.
#villa #villains #bianchin
