Arsenal Reportedly In Advanced Talks For Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa
Arsenal are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Aston Villa for their primary defensive target, Ezri Konsa, with a deal now expected to be completed.
North Bank NewsArsenal Football Club is reportedly in advanced discussions with fellow Premier League side Aston Villa regarding a transfer for defender Ezri Konsa, according to Sami Mokbel. The Gunners have identified Konsa as their number one defensive target.
Talks between the two clubs, which had previously stalled, were revived last week and have since progressed significantly. It is understood that a deal to bring the English centre-back to North London is now expected to materialise.
Crucially, the player himself is keen on the move, with reports indicating that Konsa “wants to join” Arsenal. This mutual interest from both the club and the player suggests that an agreement could be reached in the near future, bolstering Arsenal's defensive options.