Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Arsenal revive interest in Villa defender Konsa
Arsenal are back in for Ezri Konsa after their initial bid fell short.
E. Konsa
player
Player
Ezri Konsa
Position
Central defender
Current club
Aston Villa
Linked club
Arsenal
Reported fee
Villa value at £60m; Arsenal offered £30m
What happened. Arsenal have reignited their interest in Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, with the defender still on holiday after the World Cup.
- Konsa played 48 games last season and won the Europa League.
- Arsenal also held exploratory talks with Tottenham over Cristian Romero.
- Villa may not sell under their valuation.
Arsenal must improve their offer significantly to land Konsa, but Villa's stance is uncertain.
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