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Arsenal have moved decisively in the summer transfer market to secure a major defensive reinforcement, agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for Ezri Konsa. The England international is now poised to undergo a medical on Thursday as Mikel Arteta looks to solve a brewing injury crisis at the back.

Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick has confirmed that Mikel Arteta’s long-term future at the Emirates Stadium will be resolved imminently. The Spaniard, who has entered the final 12 months of his current deal, is expected to commit his future to the club following a period of unprecedented progress in North London.

Arsenal CEO Richard Garlick has refused to rule out the prospect of selling highly-rated academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer window closes. The Gunners may be forced to cash in on their homegrown stars to fund further reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's squad.