Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
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Key People
Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who represents the England national team.
Christos Tzolis is a Greek attacker currently playing for Club Brugge.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Gabriel Magalhaes is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Arsenal and the Netherlands national team.
Marli Salmon is a 16-year-old academy defender at Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
Piero Hincapie is a defender for the Ecuador national soccer team.
William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.
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Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
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