Mikel Arteta shows interest in signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Ezri Konsa is a transfer target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta seeks to bolster his squad this summer. Konsa's consistent performances as a defender at Aston Villa have attracted interest from several top clubs. After winning the Europa League, Villa aims to keep its key players, but Arsenal believes Konsa's versatility as a centre back and right back could enhance their defensive options. Konsa is reportedly open to the idea of joining Arsenal but is weighing his opportunities for regular playing time, given Villa's participation in the UEFA Champions League.
- •Konsa is considered one of England's top defenders.
- •Arsenal aims to strengthen its defense this summer.
- •Aston Villa won the Europa League last season with Konsa's contribution.
- •Arsenal sees Konsa's adaptability as a key asset.
- •Konsa is assessing his playing time prospects at Arsenal.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa is now genuinely worried they will lose Arsenal target
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Update On Arsenal And Their Pursuit Of This Aston Villa Star: Good Fit For Arteta?
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Aston Villa Defender: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mikel Arteta is a fan of Aston Villa star
"Ezri Konsa is one of the players Arsenal want to add to their squad in the next few weeks, with Mikel Arteta a huge fan of the centre-back, who has been in fine form for Villa for several seasons.At V...
"In a recent report, The Daily Mail offered an update on Arsenal and their pursuit of Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are prepared to launch another move for the Eng...
"In a recent report, talkSPORT mentioned that Arsenal are big admirers of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:35 PMAston Villa is now genuinely worried they will lose Arsenal target
Ezri Konsa is one of the players Arsenal want to add to their squad in the next few weeks, with Mikel Arteta a huge fan of the centre-back, who has been in fine form for Villa for several seasons.At V...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:05 PMUpdate On Arsenal And Their Pursuit Of This Aston Villa Star: Good Fit For Arteta?
In a recent report, The Daily Mail offered an update on Arsenal and their pursuit of Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are prepared to launch another move for the Eng...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:35 PMArsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Aston Villa Defender: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?
In a recent report, talkSPORT mentioned that Arsenal are big admirers of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:00 PMWhy Mikel Arteta is a fan of Aston Villa star
Ezri Konsa is one of the players Mikel Arteta would love to work with as the Arsenal manager continues to strengthen his squad during this summer’s transfer window.Konsa has established himself as o...
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