Arsenal eye Konsa but face £60m Aston Villa valuation
Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing defender Konsa, with manager Mikel Arteta identifying him as a preferred target, though Aston Villa are holding firm on their £60 million valuation.
North Bank NewsArsenal has reportedly identified Aston Villa's defender, Konsa, as a key transfer target, with manager Mikel Arteta particularly keen on bringing him to the club. According to HandofArsenal, Konsa is considered the preferred option for the Gunners' defensive reinforcement this window.
However, a significant hurdle in any potential move is Aston Villa's firm stance on the player's valuation. Villa are reportedly demanding £60 million for Konsa and are showing no signs of backing down from this price as of today, indicating they are not bluffing on their asking price.
Despite the club-level negotiations, Konsa himself is understood to be very open to a switch to Arsenal, having even spoken to a couple of individuals connected with the North London club. Despite his willingness to move, he has not yet agitated for a transfer, which could be a factor in future developments.