Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa | OneFootball

Arsenal have expressed interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa.

The Gunners’ interest in the 28-year-old centre-back comes at a pivotal time, as they also weigh up their pursuit of Morgan Rogers.

Arsenal’s recruitment team have been thoroughly assessing several defensive options, with Konsa’s versatility making him an appealing candidate.

Since joining Villa from Brentford in 2019, Konsa has become one of the most reliable and consistent defenders in the Premier League.

A key pillar under Unai Emery, his recovery pace, physicality and leadership have been vital to Villa over the years.

Arteta values fluid defenders, a profile Konsa has mastered for club and country.

While Arsenal boast an elite defensive contingent, the relentless demands of a Premier League title defence and Champions League pursuit require strong contingency plans.

However, Villa have no desire to lose their ‘excellent‘ defensive anchor, who is under contract until June 2028. It would take an offer in the region of £60 million even to bring Villa to the negotiating table.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Konsa could have ramifications for their efforts to sign Rogers, as Villa may need to make a major sale to retain their prized midfielder.

Konsa and Rogers are currently on international duty at the World Cup, where they will be hoping to help England overcome Mexico in a highly anticipated round-of-16 clash.