Arsenal pursue Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa for £60m
Arsenal have identified Aston Villa centre‑back Ezri Konsa as a primary target to replace the injured England international William Saliba. Villa have set an asking price of around £60 million, a figure Arsenal consider high but are still evaluating. The club faces competition from Liverpool, which is also linked to Konsa, while alternative options such as West Ham’s Konstantinos Mavropanos and Como defender Jacobo Ramón are being examined. Konsa, 28, is praised for his versatility across the back line and his experience in the Premier League, making him a credible solution for Arsenal’s defensive needs ahead of the new season.
Entities: Arsenal FC · Arsenal Football Club · Aston Villa · Aston Villa FC · Aston Villa Football Club · Ezri Konsa · Harvi Eliot · Liverpool FC · Mikel Arteta · Unai Emery · William Saliba
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Arsenal are considering a £65 million offer for defender Ezri Konsa. (Article 1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ezri Konsa's contract with Aston Villa runs until June 2028. (Article 1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Harvi Eliot says he is ready for a second chance at Liverpool. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aston Villa did not activate the purchase clause because Eliot played only nine games (277 minutes). (Articles 2 and 3)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ezri Konsa joined Aston Villa in 2019 for a £12 million transfer fee. (Article 1)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] William Saliba is injured and unavailable for an extended period. (Article 1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Harvi Eliot was loaned to Aston Villa with a £35 million purchase clause triggered by ten appearances. (Articles 2 and 3)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Unai Emery described Eliot's situation as “shameful for everyone”. (Articles 2 and 3)