Sports · 20 August 2026

Arsenal must register Ezri Konsa by Thursday for Coventry debut

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Arsenal is nearing a £51 million deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is expected to have a medical on Thursday. Konsa has already agreed contract terms with Arsenal and said goodbye to his Villa teammates. The deadline to register Konsa for Friday night's Premier League opener against Coventry is 12pm on Thursday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 August 2026 at 7:07

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