Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has said that Arsenal’s signing of Ezri Konsa signifies a strong possibility of the Gunners reclaiming the Premier League title this season.
Mikel Arteta has been actively seeking a defender due to injuries sustained by William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, and Konsa is an ideal candidate, capable of playing both centre-back and right-back.
Aston Villa was demanding £60 million for Konsa earlier; however, as reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic, Arsenal have successfully negotiated a deal valued at £51 million with additional add-ons.
Konsa is scheduled to undergo a medical examination on Thursday and has already bid farewell to his teammates at Villa Park.
Ferdinand expressed his admiration for the Premier League champions for securing Konsa this summer, describing the defender as a commendable addition.
He further opined that the £51 million transfer fee represents a bargain in the current market, highlighting that Konsa can contribute
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