Should Arsenal pay £60m for Ezri Konsa?

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·11 August 2026

Should Arsenal pay £60m for Ezri Konsa?

Ezri Konsa is one of the top players on Arsenal’s radar this summer as the Gunners look to add quality to their squad during this transfer window.

With William Saliba not expected to return for the first weeks of the season because he needs rest to recover from his back issue, Arsenal need additional cover in defence. The Gunners have been targeting several defenders this summer, with Cristian Romero among those considered, although he does not favour a move to the club.

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Konsa has now returned to Arsenal’s list of targets, but Aston Villa do not want to sell their defender. That is why they have placed a £60m price tag on the Englishman, who remains happy at Villa Park.

Arsenal consider Konsa move

Konsa also represented England at the World Cup, highlighting his status as a top defender. Villa therefore believe he is either worth keeping or selling only for a significant fee.

Arsenal see Konsa as an ideal player to add to their squad, particularly with Saliba’s expected absence creating a need for greater depth at the back. However, the Gunners are not prepared to agree to any deal simply because Villa have placed a high valuation on the defender.

Their interest is based on his quality and suitability for the squad, but Arsenal must also consider the financial side of the potential transfer before deciding whether to make an offer.

Arsenal reject £60m valuation

According to Football365, Konsa is one of the top players on Arsenal’s radar, but the Gunners do not agree with Aston Villa’s £60m valuation as they consider whether to pursue the defender.

Arsenal believe Konsa would be a strong addition to their squad, but that does not mean they will spend whatever is required to sign him. The club are expected to assess whether Villa’s asking price represents reasonable value before deciding how strongly to pursue the transfer.

For now, Villa’s position makes a deal difficult, particularly because Konsa is happy at the club. Arsenal will need to convince Villa to lower their demands or decide that the defender is worth the £60m required to complete the transfer.

With Saliba’s return uncertain, however, Arsenal still have a reason to strengthen their defence, leaving Konsa as one of the options they could continue to consider this summer.

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