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Konsa considers Arsenal move as Villa seeks high transfer fee

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Konsa considers Arsenal move as Villa seeks high transfer fee
Summary

Ezri Konsa is reportedly open to a move to Arsenal amid interest this summer. Aston Villa seeks £60 million for the England defender, a figure that may hinder negotiations. Arsenal is exploring options after concerns over William Saliba's fitness, with Konsa seen as a preferred candidate. Villa remains in control, as Konsa is not pressing for a transfer. Other defenders are also under consideration by Arsenal before the transfer window closes.

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  • •Konsa is open to joining Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
  • •Aston Villa values Konsa at £60 million, complicating the deal.
  • •Arsenal needs defensive depth due to concerns over Saliba's fitness.
  • •Konsa is regarded as crucial to Villa by Unai Emery.
  • •Negotiations may face challenges without Konsa actively seeking a transfer.
Latest Updates
  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa are becoming increasingly resigned to Ezri Konsa’s departure as Arsenal circle
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa becoming increasingly resigned to Ezri Konsa’s departure as Arsenal circle
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa braced for fresh bid from Arsenal for Ezri Konsa
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Defender Is Open To Joining Arsenal This Summer: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?
  • 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Konsa open to Arsenal move amid transfer interest
What they're saying
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Aston Villa are braced for a fresh bid from Arsenal for Ezri Konsa, according to the Daily Mail. Gunners centre-back William Saliba is facing a lengthy injury absence, and Mikel Arteta wants to bring ...

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In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa is open to joining Arsenal this summer. It has been claimed that the Gunners are facing competition from Liverpool ...

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Arsenal have received a likely boost as Aston Villa are becoming increasingly resigned to Ezri Konsa’s departure as the Gunners plot a summer move, according to the Daily Mail. Arsenal manager Mikel...

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