Arsenal eyes defender Ezri Konsa and forward Ferran Torres

Arsenal are actively pursuing Aston Villa centre‑back Ezri Konsa, with reports that the club has prepared a second bid after an initial offer was deemed too low. The defender’s asking price is around £60 million, and negotiations have stalled, prompting interest from rival Premier League side Liverpool, which is also monitoring the player.

Having missed out on a move for Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, Arsenal have turned their attention to Barcelona forward Ferran Torres as a potential replacement. Torres is linked with a possible transfer to Paris Saint‑Germain, but Arsenal are reported to be in contact with his representatives as a “Plan B” option. The club’s broader transfer activity also includes discussions around other squad members, but the focus remains on securing Konsa in defence and Torres to bolster the attack.

Manager Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team, led by director Andrea Berta, is balancing these targets against budget considerations and competition from other clubs, while Liverpool’s interest adds further pressure to close any deal quickly.