Aston Villa FC fear losing their defender Ezri Konsa to Arsenal this summer. The England international has emerged as a priority target for Mikel Arteta, who is looking for a perfect replacement for William Saliba. The French centre-back is recovering from an injury and will remain sidelined for an extended period. Arsenal are keen to sign a defender during this transfer window. They have reportedly submitted a bid for Konsa, but their offer was quite less than Aston Villa’s asking price. The Gunners are expected to come up with a better deal in the coming weeks.
Will Ezri Konsa join Arsenal?
The reigning Premier League champions have kept their core unchanged, but William Saliba’s injury certainly concerns Mikel Aretaa ahead of the 2026-27 season. Aston Villa, on the other hand, are well aware of Arsenal’s plan for Ezri Konsa.
Reports suggest that several players in the squad are convinced that the 28-year-old will leave this summer. However, for that to happen, Arsenal need to match Konsa’s £60 million valuation. Their first offer was said to be a little more than half of what Aston Villa demand.
Konsa has attracted Arsenal’s interest after making eight appearances for Thomas Tuchel’s England national team in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, where the Three Lions finished third.
With Unai Emery in charge, the Villans gear up to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need a quality squad to shine on the biggest stage of European football. In this situation, Konsa’s departure could be a huge setback for the Birmingham-based club.
Which players have Arsenal signed so far this summer?
Several new faces have arrived at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have roped in Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, while defender Piero Hincapie joins them from Bayer Leverkusen. They have also signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer and winger Christos Tzolis for £34 million from Club Brugge.
