Arsenal close in on deal to sign Villa's Ezri Konsa

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa. The Gunners had a £40m bid turned down earlier in the summer window, but talks between the two clubs have now moved forward. Neither side has put out a statement yet, though the progress suggests an agreement is close. Konsa would add cover at centre-back for Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of the Premier League season.