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Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa

Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
BBC News Thursday 20 August 2026, 17:48 UTC 1 min read
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Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?

Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
Konsa Arsenal (ORG) Premier League (ORG) Ezri Konsa (PERSON)
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