Arsenal considers £38m Martinelli bid while negotiating for Konsa

Arsenal is engaged in discussions regarding a potential transfer for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa while weighing a £38 million offer from Galatasaray for Gabriel Martinelli. The Gunners are attempting to strengthen their defense following an injury to William Saliba. Reports indicate a significant valuation gap between Arsenal and Villa, with Arsenal valuing Konsa at £40 million, while Villa seeks closer to £60 million. The decision on Martinelli's future is pending as Arsenal evaluates the Turkish club's formal proposal. Negotiations are ongoing to address these key transfer matters.

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