Rio Ferdinand has defined why he thinks Arsenal will win a second successive Premier League title following the information they may signal Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
Rio Ferdinand thinks Arsenal have the title sewn up(Picture: Rio Ferdinand Presents)
Rio Ferdinand says the pending arrival of Ezri Konsa at Arsenal has him satisfied that they may defend their Premier League this season. Konsa is poised to affix the Gunners from Aston Villa after a deal worth £51million was struck on Wednesday.
The England worldwide was the topic of a rejected £30m provide from Arsenal earlier in the summertime. After initially valuing him at £60m, Villa have now discovered a compromise on the eve of the 2026/27 season.
Konsa will present much-needed cowl for the injured William Saliba in central defence while he also can play at right-back. The 28-year-old will develop into Arsenal’s fifth summer season acquisition after Piero Hincapie, Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes.
It’s a incredible piece of enterprise, in keeping with former United defender Ferdinand, who cannot see Manchester City, Liverpool or United overhauling Mikel Arteta’s aspect.
“I feel this can be a magnificent signing. A participant in his prime who is aware of precisely who he’s and what he’s,” he mentioned on Rio Ferdinand Presents. “There’s no frills about him. He’s a strong, actually, actually, actually good Premier League defender.
“Arsenal are advancing in talks with Konsa from Aston Villa for 51million kilos plus add-ons. I feel it’s an absolute steal in at this time’s market. 28 years previous, minimal 4 or 5 years of actually, actually strong, reliable service, and he gives very important cowl in two areas: centre-half and right-back.
“You’ve acquired Ben White, who appears match now, however has had accidents within the right-back space. You’ve acquired [Jurrien] Timber, who hasn’t been capable of keep match as properly, and William Saliba’s damage considerations as properly.
“He’s going to be nice cowl. Somebody who can are available in there and simply play immediately, no questions requested. And that versatility on the high stage, the reliability as properly, each right-back and centre-half, absolute steal.”
He added: “Should you go and get him, that simply reinforces why I feel Arsenal are going to go and win the league once more, as a result of it’s a smart and excellent signing.”
Arsenal are nonetheless chasing a world-class ahead earlier than the summer season switch window closes. They had been unsuccessful of their pursuit of Vinicius Junior, who signed a brand new take care of Real Madrid, however Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez stays a goal.
Arteta’s aspect kick off their title defence in opposition to newly-promoted Coventry Metropolis on Friday night time.
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