Arsenal face £20m gap in Ezri Konsa pursuit

Arsenal's chase for Ezri Konsa hits a snag as Aston Villa demand £60m.

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What happened. Arsenal have renewed contact with Aston Villa over Ezri Konsa, but a £20m gap remains between their offer and Villa's £60m valuation.

• Konsa is Arsenal's top defensive target this summer.
• He has two years left on his Villa contract.
• Arsenal made a verbal approach earlier in the window.

With the transfer window closing, Arsenal must decide whether to meet Villa's price or look elsewhere.

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