Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa after initial bid rejected

Arsenal are closing in on Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa after talks advanced.

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What happened. Arsenal failed with a £40m bid for Konsa earlier in the window, but talks have progressed towards a resolution.

• Konsa is Arsenal's preferred target for a right-sided defender.
• Saliba and Timber will miss the start of the season with long-term injuries.
• Personal terms are not expected to be an issue.

Deal not done yet, but talks advancing at ownership level to bridge valuation gap.

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