Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
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.
Ibañez
player
Player
Roger Ibañez
Position
Centre-back
Current club
Al-Ahli
Linked club
Aston Villa
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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