Villa eye Ibañez as Arsenal circle Konsa

Aston Villa are lining up a Brazil centre-back as they brace for Ezri Konsa's possible exit.

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What happened. Aston Villa are stepping up interest in Al-Ahli's Roger Ibañez as a potential replacement for Ezri Konsa, who is linked with Arsenal.

• Arsenal have had one offer for Konsa rejected and may return with a better bid.
• Villa are also trying to tie Konsa down with a new contract.
• Unai Emery wants to protect his team's spine this summer.

Villa's move depends on Konsa's departure, with Arsenal expected to push again.

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