Arsenal are reported to be reigniting their interest in Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as they look for a new option in the position. BBC News describes Konsa as Arsenal’s preferred choice, suggesting the club is returning to a target they previously considered.
Other reporting adds further context on timing and negotiations. Yahoo Sports says Konsa is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not part of Aston Villa’s squad for a Wednesday Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain. It also notes that Arsenal’s earlier attempt to sign Konsa did not progress, with a reported gap between the fee Arsenal were prepared to pay, around £30m, and Aston Villa’s valuation of about £60m. Together, the coverage indicates Arsenal are reassessing their pursuit of Konsa rather than making a new unrelated move.
