Aston Villa eye Milan defender Tomori as Konsa’s Arsenal exit nears | OneFootball

Aston Villa have identified Fikayo Tomori as a potential defensive reinforcement, with Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal edging closer to completion.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Tomori is open to a move to Villa Park and would prefer it to other possible destinations, with talks already under way between the two parties.

He’s one of several Milan players, including Youssouf Fofana, told they’re free to leave under Ruben Amorim this summer.

Unai Emery’s side are still weighing up other defensive targets, but the coming days are expected to be decisive, and Milan could be looking at a fee in the region of €10-15m, funds they’d look to reinvest in a replacement centre-back.

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Konsa’s Arsenal move nearing completion as Villa eye Tomori

The Tomori interest comes as Villa prepare to lose Konsa, with Arsenal having agreed a fee reported at over €50m for the England international as they look to cover for the long-term absences of William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.

Konsa has agreed personal terms and is expected to complete his move in the coming days, prompting Villa to explore the market for a replacement.