Enzo Maresca warns Man City of Bournemouth threat as transfer drama grows
Enzo Maresca has warned Manchester City to expect an "aggressive" Bournemouth side when the two teams open their Premier League campaigns on Sunday.
Arsenal agree 51 milion pounds Ezri Konsa deal with Aston Villa
The 28-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months after passing his medical, with the transfer now awaiting official confirmation.
Arsenal had initially seen a 30 million offer rejected earlier in the transfer window, with Villa valuing Konsa at around 60 million pounds. The Premier League champions eventually returned with an improved proposal, including add-ons, to reach a compromise.
Konsa had emerged as Arsenal's preferred target after the club explored a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah. The Gunners considered Leverkusen's asking price excessive and instead revived their interest in the Villa defender.
The defender joined Villa from Brentford in 2019 and made 48 appearances last season as Unai Emery's side finished fourth in the Premier League and won the Europa League.
His departure adds to a turbulent summer at Villa, with Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea, Youri Tielemans moving to Manchester United and Lucas Digne completing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain.
Konsa becomes the Gunners' fifth major signing of the transfer window, following the permanent arrival of Piero Hincapie from Leverkusen and the additions of Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes.
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday.
Andoni Iraola confirms Liverpool will make more signings before window shuts
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed the club will continue adding to their squad before the transfer window closes on September 1, admitting the current group remains short of depth.
Aston Villa sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from West Ham
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham on a season-long loan deal that includes a conditional obligation to buy.
Tottenham close in on Savinho signing from Man City
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to signing Manchester City winger Savinho in a deal worth around 75 million pounds, according to British media.