Arsenal agree £51m deal to sign Konsa from Aston Villa

Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa. The Premier League champions wanted defensive cover with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury. Konsa strengthens an Arsenal backline that's been stretched thin in recent weeks. Meanwhile Villa are bracing for a fresh bid from Al-Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins. The Saudi club's interest could leave Villa short up front as they push for European football this season.