What happened. Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, with ownership-level dialogue reducing the gap between valuations.

Arsenal's initial offer was not well received.
Villa wanted close to £60m; Arsenal valued Konsa at £40m.
Konsa missed Villa's pre-season and the Super Cup defeat.

The transfer is advancing but not done, with talks ongoing to finalise the fee.

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