What happened. Arsenal have held further talks over a deal for Ezri Konsa, but their proposal of around £40m is still short of Aston Villa's £60m valuation.

Konsa has two years left on his Villa contract.
Villa not under financial pressure to sell after £140m+ sales.
Arsenal need defensive cover with Saliba injured.

Villa are unlikely to sell without a high-level replacement lined up.

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