Arsenal Transfers 2026/27: Ezri Konsa Joins the Champions

The short answer

Arsenal have completed the signing of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

The move is significant because Arsenal already have multiple defenders competing for the same FPL clean-sheet points.

Konsa changes the hierarchy

Konsa arrives with extensive Premier League experience and can cover central and right-sided defensive roles.

That adds another credible option around Gabriel, White, Calafiori and Mosquera.

Read Konsa's FPL impact.

GW1 reinforced the team-level appeal

Arsenal beat Coventry 3-0 and kept a clean sheet.

Calafiori also created Havertz's opening goal.

This means Arsenal defence remains a strong FPL target — the difficult part is choosing the right individual.

OneFPL verdict

Arsenal's defence is stronger, but the cheaper routes are less secure.

Gabriel and Raya retain the cleanest long-term roles; cheaper defenders require closer lineup monitoring.

Read the Arsenal defender guide.

Sources

• Reuters: Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa
• Reuters: Arsenal 3-0 Coventry