Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Summary
Arsenal is planning to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for about £51 million despite already having seven senior defenders. The club wants Konsa because some key defenders are currently injured, and his strong defensive skills and experience could help Arsenal compete in many matches this season.Key Facts
- Arsenal spent over £100 million this transfer window, including Bruno Guimaraes (£75m) and Christos Tzolis (£34m).
- The club aims to buy Ezri Konsa for around £51 million from Aston Villa.
- Arsenal has seven senior defenders but faces injuries to key players like William Saliba (long-term back issue) and Jurrien Timber (groin problem).
- Ben White is currently the only fully fit right-back, with Cristhian Mosquera as the only right-sided center-back available.
- Manager Mikel Arteta prefers not to play two left-footed players together in central defense.
- Konsa, age 28, is an experienced England international and won the Europa League with Villa last season.
- Konsa had the best ground duel success (73.1%) and passing accuracy (95%) among Premier League defenders last season.
- Arsenal plans to avoid injury problems that affected them in their previous season with many matches.
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