Arsenal's bid for Konsa falls £20m short of Villa's asking price
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Arsenal's pursuit of Ezri Konsa is currently stalled due to a £20 million gap between their offered valuation and Aston Villa's asking price of £60 million. Arsenal is prepared to pay around £40 million, while Villa remains resolute in their demand. The situation is complicated by interest from Liverpool, although Arsenal reportedly sees Konsa as a top defensive target given recent injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber. Konsa's return from holiday this week may expedite negotiations, as transfer deals often accelerate after player breaks. Arsenal has signed only one of their primary targets from the summer thus far, which adds urgency to the situation.
- •Arsenal values Konsa at £40 million.
- •Aston Villa demands £60 million for Konsa.
- •Liverpool is also monitoring Konsa's situation.
- •Konsa is Arsenal's first-choice defensive option.
- •Negotiations may speed up with Konsa's return.
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"Arsenal are reigniting their interest in Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa. Konsa, 28, is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not with the Villa squad for Wednesday's Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain. The Gunners' initial summer move for Konsa did not materialise, with the London club only willing to pay in the region of £30m for the England international who is valued at £60m by Villa.
"Arsenal are back in talks to try and secure an agreement to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, according to Ben Jacobs. The Gunners have identified the defender as one of the top players in the country...
"Arsenal have reignited their interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defence before the transfer window closes.The Gunners previously made an approach for t...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:10 AMArsenal back in talks to sign Europa League winner after first offer rejected
Arsenal are back in talks to try and secure an agreement to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, according to Ben Jacobs. The Gunners have identified the defender as one of the top players in the country...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:35 PMArsenal pursuit of Aston Villa 28yo stalls
Arsenal’s pursuit of Ezri Konsa is stalling over Aston Villa’s refusal to consider anything below their valuation, as they continue to hope the defender will sign a new contract and stay.Photo by ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:22 PMArsenal eyeing England star Ezri Konsa as Atletico Madrid turn down request
Arsenal are reportedly still keen on signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners have yet to meet Villa's valuation
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 7:30 PMArsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa defender Konsa
Arsenal have reignited their interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defence before the transfer window closes.The Gunners previously made an approach for t...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:25 PMArsenal interested in Konsa after Romeo enquiries
Arsenal are reportedly once again keen on signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.The Gunners have previously been linked with a move for the English centre-back this summer but a big gap in price has...
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:01 PMAston Villa's Konsa back on Arsenal radar
Arsenal are reigniting their interest in Aston Villa central defender Ezri Konsa. Konsa, 28, is still on holiday after the World Cup and is not with the Villa squad for Wednesday's Super Cup game against Paris St-Germain. The Gunners' initial summer move for Konsa did not materialise, with the London club only willing to pay in the region of £30m for the England international who is valued at £60m by Villa.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 3:22 PMArsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.
- BBC SportAug 12, 2026, 3:21 PMArsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 4:05 PMArsenal still £20m from Aston Villa Konsa valuation
Arsenal value Ezri Konsa at around £20m less than Aston Villa want for the transfer, holding up a potential deal for the England international.Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty ImagesFollowing similar ...
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