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Arsenal revive interest in Ezri Konsa as they seek a new centre-back
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The essentials
Arsenal have revived their interest in Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa, according to BBC Sport. The 28-year-old is their preferred option as they turn their attention to defence following the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle. Arsenal were prepared to offer about £30 million earlier this summer, while Villa value the England international at £60 million. Konsa, still on holiday after the World Cup, will miss the Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Arsenal have also held exploratory talks with Tottenham over Cristian Romero.
- Konsa is Arsenal’s preferred centre-back target.
- Aston Villa value the England international at £60 million.
- Arsenal’s initial offer of about £30 million did not succeed.
- Arsenal have also approached Tottenham about Cristian Romero.
What we know
Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Ezri Konsa, according to BBC Sport. The Aston Villa centre-back is their preferred option for the position.
Konsa is 28, and his versatility is valued at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal are focusing their recruitment on defence after signing Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle.
The Premier League champions had already tried to sign the England international earlier this summer, but the initial approach failed because the clubs were far apart on price.
A £30 million gap
Arsenal were prepared to offer about £30 million. Aston Villa value Konsa at £60 million, twice the amount of the proposed opening bid.
Arsenal’s proposed offer30
Aston Villa’s valuation60
Arsenal believe they must increase their offer substantially to have a chance of completing the transfer. It remains uncertain whether Aston Villa would accept less than their £60 million valuation.
Konsa to miss Paris Saint-Germain match
Konsa is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not in Aston Villa’s squad for the Super Cup on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Aston Villa face Paris Saint-Germain in the match. The defender’s absence is linked to his post-World Cup holiday.
His season with Aston Villa
Konsa made 48 appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions last season and also won the Europa League.
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Appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions last season
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