Transfer News: Arsenal signs Konsa, Bruno Fernandes rejects new deal at United

Premier League season preview and transfer news: Konsa to Arsenal, Fernandes contract worry, Baleba and Jones deals.

Arsenal has added Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa to their defensive firepower. is this a title advantage to the defending champions? (Photo credit: BBC)

The Premier League starts on Friday, the 21st of August, with Arsenal hosting Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. How ready are the 20 Premier League teams for the new season?

Arsenal confirmed the capture of Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa on Wednesday to add to a defense that already has William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Christian Mosquera, Salmon, Pierro Hincapie, Ricardo Calafiori, Jurien Timber, and Myles Lewis Skelly.

We understand that Saliba's injury might be long-term, which necessitated the arrival of Konsa. Has this made Arsenal's defense the strongest in the league? Where does this leave Aston Villa after losing a host of players, and with Emiliano Martinez tipped to leave before the window closes?

Our understanding is that Bruno Fernandes has rejected Manchester United's contract extension offer; such a decision must be a huge worry for all fans of the club. The Portuguese have been immense since joining the club and were the leading light as the Red Devils finished third last season.

We can confirm that the club's lack of real efforts in the transfer window, beyond the rumored inadequate financial offers from the player's perspective, is a significant concern. contributes to the player's reluctance to renew. Will Fernandes leave for free next season?

Following the exit of Konsa, Aston Villa has confirmed the signing of West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The former Manchester United right-back got relegated with the Hammers last season, and he has now found his way back to the top flight.

The deal for the DR Congo defender is a loan with an obligation to buy. Aston Villa must still improve their squad ahead of the season with European competition on the table after winning the Europa Conference League. All eyes are on Aston Villa right now.

Let's talk about Manchester United, shall we? The Red Devils have intensified efforts to capture Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion. United is lean in the middle of the park, and the club believes Baleba can help their cause in the new season.

United signed Andre Santos and Youri Tielemans from Chelsea and Aston Villa, respectively, earlier in the window; the addition of Baleba and the presence of Kobbie Mainoo could be enough for United to navigate the whole season.

Finally, today, Inter Milan has reached an agreement with Liverpool on the transfer of English midfielder Curtis Jones. The Italian champions will pay €35m for the Liverpool midfielder. The deal is expected to be wrapped up before the end of the weekend.