Arsenal are reportedly preparing to submit a new bid for Aston Villa centre‑back Ezri Konsa.
The club’s earlier approach reportedly fell short of Villa’s valuation of £60 million, prompting the English side to consider a fresh offer.
Villa have already sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea and Youri Tielemans to Manchester United, and are keen to retain Konsa as a key defensive presence.
Arsenal’s need for cover has intensified following the injury to first‑team defender William Saliba.
Saliba is expected to miss a significant portion of the early season, but is likely to reclaim a starting spot upon his return.
In that scenario, Konsa would face competition for a regular place at the Emirates Stadium, which may influence his decision to move.
Maintaining consistent playing time is crucial for Konsa’s prospects with the England national team.
The defender has contributed to Villa’s Europa League triumph last season and their return to the Champions League.
While Arsenal’s status as reigning Premier League champions and Champions League contenders offers an attractive step up, Konsa’s ability to make a meaningful impact remains uncertain.
