Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 13 Aug 2026
Arsenal target Konsa but Villa demand £60m
Arsenal's top defensive target faces a £60m valuation gap with Aston Villa.
E. Konsa
player
Player
Ezri Konsa
Position
Centre-back/Right-back
Current club
Aston Villa
Linked club
Arsenal
Reported fee
£60m
What happened. Arsenal are interested in signing Ezri Konsa, but Aston Villa value him at £60m, while Arsenal's willingness to pay is lower.
- Konsa is Arsenal's top defensive target this summer.
- Arsenal made a verbal approach earlier in the window.
- He is homegrown and open to joining Arsenal.
Arsenal may need to increase their offer or negotiate to secure Konsa before the window closes.
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