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Ezri Konsa open to leaving Aston Villa as Liverpool considers bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Ezri Konsa open to leaving Aston Villa as Liverpool considers bid
Summary

Ezri Konsa is reportedly open to leaving Aston Villa as Liverpool seeks to strengthen its defense for the upcoming season. Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season, prompting calls for improvements. The club has recently welcomed new signings but is in need of additional defensive depth, especially with Virgil van Dijk aging and other options lacking experience. Konsa’s interest in a move coincides with Liverpool's ongoing pursuit of defensive reinforcements, though Aston Villa retains control over his situation.

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  • •Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League last season.
  • •Konsa is interested in a potential transfer but not actively pushing for it.
  • •Liverpool aims to enhance their defense, especially with Van Dijk aging.
  • •Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz are among Liverpool's recent signings.
  • •Liverpool has not yet completed any new transfer deals this summer.
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  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — 'Excellent' Liverpool transfer target is now open to exiting his current club
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Liverpool will be wanting to improve their Premier League standing during the 2026-27 season. The Anfield outfit only mustered up a fifth-place finish last time around which, for a team who were suppo...

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