{
  "id": 1916866,
  "title": "Arsenal close in on Aston Villa signing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/arsenal-close-in-on-aston-villa-signing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T10:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/arsenal-close-aston-villa-signing-105000854.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arsenal is reportedly nearing an agreement to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, according to a report by The Athletic's David Ornstein. Dialogue has taken place at ownership level to reduce the valuation gap for the 28-year-old defender, with Konsa returning from his post-World Cup holiday on Monday. The Gunners previously signed Bruno Guimaraes immediately after his return from Newcastle United, and they also pursued Vinicius Junior while he was with Real Madrid. Former Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness suggested that personal terms had been agreed, and a deal could be finalized for around £50m plus add-ons. The move would address Arsenal's need in a problem position following William Saliba's absence, while also providing Villa with a financial return for a player with two years left on his contract.",
  "summary": "Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with the valuation gap reducing after ownership-level talks, according to a report.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesDavid Ornstei...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}