Arsenal Are Big Admirers Of This Aston Villa Defender: Should Arteta Get Him On Board? | OneFootball

In a recent report, talkSPORT mentioned that Arsenal are big admirers of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. It has been mentioned that the Gunners are eyeing a move to secure the services of the English talent this summer.

Konsa’s Solid Campaign In The Premier League

Konsa enjoyed a solid campaign at the West Midlands club recently as he was responsible for putting in a lot of dominant performances at the heart of their backline. The English talent scored two goals and secured one assist in 48 matches for the Villans last season in multiple competitions.

The 28-year-old is currently among the best centre-backs in the Premier League. Thus, it is no surprise that the Gunners are showing interest in recruiting him this off-season.

His current deal at Villa Park will expire in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Arsenal to land him on the cheap in this transfer window.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 27: Ezri Konsa #2 of England controls the ball under pressure from Jose Luis Rodriguez #7 of Panama during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Should Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Get Konsa On Board?

Konsa loves a tackle and can time his challenges well to earn possession back for his side on the defensive end of the field. He usually clears his lines when the opposition are on the front foot and excels at playing his way out from the back.

The English talent can even contribute by scoring and creating the odd goal for his side. Konsa is primarily a central defender but can also fill in as a right-back if required. He has proven his worth in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at Arsenal if they manage to land him this summer.

We can expect Konsa to enhance the quality of Mikel Arteta’s defence. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming seasons.

At 28, Konsa is about to enter his prime, which makes him a worthy target for the Gunners to consider this off-season. He will also help Arsenal compete across all fronts in the future. Therefore, Arteta should focus on trying everything in his power to get Konsa on board before the end of this transfer window.