Konsa has agreed terms
Ezri Konsa has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and should complete his move by the end of next week, per Keith Wyness (1). The former Villa CEO puts the deal at £50m plus add-ons (1).
Villa have rejected one bid, but Arsenal are preparing a new one (3). Konsa is viewed as the replacement for the injured William Saliba (3).
Premier League opener Friday
Your season starts Friday night. Arsenal host promoted Coventry City at the Emirates in the 2026/27 Premier League opener (2).
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You go into that one with silverware already in the bag, after the 3–0 Community Shield win over Manchester City (2).
Lewis-Skelly stays
Myles Lewis-Skelly is expected to remain at Arsenal this season despite interest from Manchester United and Chelsea (5). He showed his quality in the Community Shield win, and the club will not let him go during a title push (5).
Camavinga opens up
Real Madrid have softened their stance on Eduardo Camavinga, a long-term Arsenal target (6). He could come in for Martin Zubimendi if the Spaniard leaves (6).
Fan-reaktioner
City fans are still processing the 3–0, with one thread asking whether Maresca played a deliberately weak midfield against Arsenal. Your own sub is busy with a James McNicholas AMA and the U21 lineup against Barnet.
