Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa, with a formal bid now reportedly being prepared by the club.
The 28-year-old has been one of the standout defenders in the Premier League in recent seasons and has carried that form onto the international stage at the 2026 World Cup.
Konsa still has two years remaining on his contract at Villa Park, but his future is now said to be in doubt following Arsenal’s growing interest, according to the Daily Mail.
The Gunners have been scouting options across the defensive market, with Konsa not the only name on their radar as they look to bolster their backline this summer.
Arsenal are also said to be monitoring West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos as part of their broader recruitment push ahead of the new campaign.
The urgency around defensive reinforcements has been heightened by William Saliba’s injury, which forced the Frenchman off during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.
Saliba is one of Arsenal’s most important players, and reports in the French press suggest he could be facing four or five months out with his back problem, though the club are yet to officially confirm the severity.
Mikel Arteta will be eager to ensure his squad has sufficient cover during what could be an extended absence for one of European football’s most dominant centre-backs.
Once Saliba returns to fitness, he and Gabriel Magalhaes are widely expected to resume their place as Arteta’s first-choice central defensive partnership at the Emirates Stadium.
That reality means Konsa would likely come in as a high-quality backup rather than a guaranteed starter, though his presence would add genuine depth to the squad.
Aston Villa will be reluctant to part with a player who has been so important under Unai Emery, but the club has previously been forced to sell key assets to comply with PSR regulations.
Separately, Morgan Rogers is also being linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano naming the Villa midfielder as a top target for the Premier League champions on his YouTube channel.
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