AFC Croydon Athletic Overview

Gabriel, Madjo & the 20 EPL wonderkids aiming to break through

A new class of young stars is waiting to burst through in the English top-flight this season, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd boasting some incredible talents

Villa eye surprise Chelsea flop to replace Arsenal-bound Konsa

Aston Villa have reportedly entered the race for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as Unai Emery looks to perform major surgery on his backline. The move comes as England international Ezri Konsa prepares to finalise a high-profile switch to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

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Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa in transfer worth up to £55m

Arsenal have completed the signing of England centre-back Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth up to £55 million. The 28-year-old defender has penned a four-year contract with the option for a further 12 months at the Emirates Stadium, bolstering Mikel Arteta's backline options as the reigning Premier League champions launch their title defence.

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Southampton reject Villa bid for Harwood-Bellis

Aston Villa have been dealt a significant blow in their pursuit of defensive reinforcements after Southampton rejected a bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Unai Emery is determined to bolster his backline this summer, but the Saints are holding firm on their valuation of the highly-rated England international.

Atleti rival Villa for Jackson

Atletico Madrid have intensified their search for attacking reinforcements by launching a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international, who previously excelled in La Liga with Villarreal, has emerged as a primary target for Diego Simeone's side as they look to bolster their frontline.

Tomori targeted by Villa as Konsa nears Arsenal exit

Unai Emery is moving quickly to reshape his defensive line as Aston Villa prepare for life after Ezri Konsa. The England international is on the verge of a high-profile move to Arsenal, prompting the Villans to identify AC Milan star Fikayo Tomori as their primary replacement.