Arsenal complete Ezri Konsa signing: Premier League champions land Aston Villa star in £55m move hours before beginning title defence

Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £55 million, completing the deal hours before beginning their Premier League title defence. The 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with an option for a further year with the Premier League champions. Konsa moves from Villa Park to the Emirates Stadium in what represents a significant addition to Arsenal's defensive options.