What happened. Arsenal are considering signing a new defender after William Saliba's back injury, with Ezri Konsa a target but Aston Villa unwilling to negotiate.

Konsa can play right centre-back and right-back.
Aston Villa want to tie Konsa down to fresh terms.
A serious big-money bid would be needed to tempt Villa.

Arsenal also have other options like Jacobo Ramon and Jon Martin.

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