Arsenal plans new bid for Ezri Konsa amid Villa's resistance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Arsenal intends to submit another bid for defender Ezri Konsa after Aston Villa rejected their initial offer. Villa considers Konsa a vital player and is reluctant to let him leave, demanding a high transfer fee. With William Saliba likely sidelined for weeks, Arsenal sees Konsa as a suitable replacement to strengthen their defense. The Gunners remain committed to negotiations, hoping to convince Villa to sell despite their firm stance.
- •Arsenal rejected an initial bid for Ezri Konsa.
- •Villa insists Konsa is not for sale without a high fee.
- •Konsa is viewed as a potential Saliba replacement.
- •Arsenal prepares a new offer for the defender.
- •Negotiations will test Villa's resolve to keep Konsa.
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"Arsenal have refused to give up on signing Ezri Konsa despite Aston Villa rejecting their first bid for his signature.Villa do not want to lose the defender this summer, as they consider him one of th...
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