Arsenal close in on Ezri Konsa

The player himself has informed Aston Villa that he wants to go to Arsenal. Now the transfer may be in place.

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Arsenal’s perfect end to the transfer window would be to bring in a versatile defender, a superstar on the left wing and a goal-scoring striker. Andrea Berta and co. are actively working on all three fronts.

The need for a new defense attorney is due to persistent problems with William Saliba and Jurriën Timber.

Injuries force Arsenal to act

Saliba will be out for several months while he recovers from a back injury sustained during the World Cup with France. Timber is expected to miss the start of the new season due to a persistent groin problem that will not go away.

Both players would be regular starters for Mikel Arteta – and with four tournaments to balance, depth and quality are crucial.

Therefore, Arsenal are looking for a centre-back who can also play right-back. Jules Koundé (Barcelona) and Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen) are being considered – but the big target is Ezri Konsa.

The Aston Villa and England star is Arsenal’s priority target in defence – and now all indications are that he is on his way to North London.

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Liverpool are said to have been out – were scared by the price

TEAMtalk reported that Konsa was considered by Liverpool before they went for Ronald Araujo. But Liverpool are said to have been intimidated by Villa’s £60 million price tag.

Recently, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal were in talks for Konsa – both with Aston Villa and with the player himself.

Arsenal insider Graeme Bailey confirmed on Friday that Konsa is Arsenal’s top priority – and that the club is preparing a bid of over £50 million.

“99 percent ready” – waiting for the last signature

According to the latest information from Football Insider , the transfer is now very close:

It is further claimed that the club discussions have reached the “final stage”, and that a deal is now expected to be confirmed shortly.

Konsa could be Arsenal’s third big signing this summer – and a key piece in defending the Premier League title.