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  1. Get Involved - 'Konsa is a first class pro'

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    Konsa has done 7 years with us. Never put a foot wrong. First class pro. Commutes from London to Brum every day. He deserves a big money move and good luck to him. That's football. UTV

    Dan, Villa Land

    Konsa has served Villa well during his time at Villa Park. He is quality & will be a good acquisition for the Gooners. Sorry to see him go but good money for a 28 years old. Thanks Ezri. Onwards & upwards for the mighty Villa. In Unai we trust!

    Kevin, Telford

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  2. Get Involved

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    Villans, how are you feeling about the departure of Konsa?

    As for the rest of you, is excitement for the return of the league kicking in yet?

    Which deals are you most desperate to see done in the 12 remaining days of the transfer window?

    Click 'Get Involved' to join the conversation.

  3. Get Involved - 'Konsa won't be getting a game'

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    Is it a wise move from Konsa? When Saliba and Gabriel are fit, he won't be getting a game. Should've gone elsewhere from the big clubs and had a better chance of becoming a main figure in the back line.

    Junaied, Dewsbury

  4. Villa's squad could be transformed

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport football news reporter

    Usually, winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League would leave a club in a position of strength.

    However, Villa have been picked apart this summer to become a victim of the system they have been vocal against.

    Ensuring they comply with Uefa and the Premier League's financial rules led them to sell Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a record £117m.

    Even then, Youri Tielemans - who like Rogers scored in May's Europa League win over Freiburg - was also sold to Manchester United.

    Villa wanted to alter their left-back profile so Lucas Digne was allowed to join Paris St-Germain, with Atletico Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri replacing him.

    Now, though, there is still huge uncertainty over Villa's squad just four days before they start the season at Brighton.

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  5. Get Involved

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    Why are Villa selling all their best players? Why dont they appear to be willing or able to put up a fight to prevent them going?

    Max, Sheffield

  6. How much will Villa miss Konsa?

    Aston Villa

    Ezri Konsa joined the Villans in July 2019 and has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.

    The 28-year-old featured 48 times last term in all competitions, scoring two goals and contributing one assist, as Unai Emery's side lifted the Europa League and finished fourth in the Premier League to secure Champions League football for 2026-27.

    Konsa has not featured at all during Aston Villa's pre‑season, including the 2‑1 defeat to Paris St‑Germain in the Uefa Super Cup, after Emery gave him four weeks off following the World Cup.

    He played in every game of England's World Cup run as the Three Lions finished third.

    Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: "They are joining us after this match."

  7. Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa's Konsa

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

    Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.

    The England international is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.

    BBC Sport revealed last week that Arsenal had reopened talks with Villa over a deal for Konsa but still fell short of reaching an agreement.

    The Gunners then appeared to pivot to Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah.

    However, Arsenal refocused their efforts on Konsa and have now struck a deal for the player with Villa.

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  8. But first, let's bring you up to date with the state of play in the transfer market.

  9. Good morning

    Welcome along to Thursday's live page.

    We've got a massive day ahead of us. It feels like every top flight manager and his dog is preparing to sit down and chat to the media before the opening weekend.

    We'll be bringing you everything that's said in news conferences around the country today.

  10. Can you feel it? The Premier League is almost here.

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