Arsenal Pursues Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa Amidst Ongoing Transfer Talks
Arsenal is reigniting its interest in Ezri Konsa, the central defender for Aston Villa. The 28-year-old is currently on holiday after participating in the World Cup and will not join the Villa squad for the upcoming Super Cup match against Paris St-Germain.
The Gunners had an initial move for Konsa earlier this summer that did not succeed, offering approximately £30 million for the England international, who Aston Villa has valued at £60 million.
Konsa had a productive season last year, featuring in 48 matches across all competitions and helping Aston Villa secure a Europa League title. Arsenal recognizes that to secure Konsa, they will need to significantly enhance their initial offer. However, it remains uncertain whether Villa is prepared to part with the defender for a fee below their valuation.
Additionally, multiple sources have informed BBC Sport that Arsenal has conducted exploratory discussions regarding a potential transfer for Cristian Romero, the club captain of Tottenham. Despite Arsenal’s inquiries, Spurs reportedly have no desire to sell the 28-year-old to their North London rivals, given the fierce competition between the two clubs. Nonetheless, Arsenal’s interest continues as they pursue what could be one of the most unexpected transfers of the summer.
Arsenal are reigniting their interest in Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa.
Konsa, 28, is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not with the Villa squad for Wednesday’s Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain.
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The Gunners’ initial summer move for Konsa did not materialise, with the London club only willing to pay in the region of £30m for the England international who is valued at £60m by Villa.
Konsa played 48 games in all competitions last season for Aston Villa, winning the Europa League.
Arsenal accept they will need to significantly improve their original offer if they are to be successful in their efforts to land Konsa but whether Villa are willing to let the defender leave for a fee under their valuation remains to be seen.
Multiple sources have told BBC Sport the Gunners have also held exploratory talks with Tottenham over a potential move for their club captain Cristian Romero.
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Spurs are thought to have no intention of selling the 28-year-old to Arsenal given the intense rivalry between the two north London clubs.
But that has not prevented Arsenal from making enquiries into what would be one of the most surprising transfers of the summer window.
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