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.
According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Atletico Madrid are now prepared after all to let the transfer-seeking Julian Alvarez leave, but rule out a deal with Barcelona.
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Arsenal could be set for a significant departure just as their Premier League title defence begins, with reports suggesting a key forward is aggresively pursuing for a move to Barcelona. Despite a productive debut season at the Emirates, the lure of the Camp Nou appears to have turned the player's head as the transfer deadline approaches.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a concerning fitness update regarding marquee summer signing Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian midfielder, who arrived in a high-profile £75 million move from Newcastle, is now facing a race against time to be fit for the Gunners' upcoming fixture against Coventry City.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly reached a breakthrough in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of Julian Alvarez, but the move faces a significant hurdle from the player himself. Despite the clubs finding common ground, the World Cup winner is said to be blocking the switch to North London as he holds out for a move to Barcelona.