Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa ahead of a potential summer swoop.
The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers since joining the Villans from Brentford in 2019.
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In the last four seasons, he has missed just 11 top-flight fixtures – helping the Midlands outfit to two fourth-placed finishes in the last three years.
He featured in 48 games across all competitions in the 2025/26 campaign – proving key in Villa ending their 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League.
His impressive form saw him named in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, with the Charlton academy graduate starting in all four of England’s matches in North America so far.
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According to the Daily Telegraph, the Gunners hold ‘tentative’ interest in the 24-cap Three Lions international – valued in the region of £60million.
Arsenal’s interest is claimed to be driven by boss Mikel Arteta, with his versatility in being able to operate as a right-back making him an attractive option.
Full-back Ben White is facing an uncertain future at the Emirates and Konsa could fill the void left should the former Brighton man depart.
However, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal formalise their interest in Konsa.
While they would also not be prepared to match Villa’s asking price for Konsa.
Konsa isn’t the only Villa player that Arsenal have on their radar, with eSPORTY revealing last month how Morgan Rogers is their top target.
It is believed that Chelsea and Manchester United also admire Rogers – who chipped in with 14 goals and 12 assists from 55 outings in the recent season.
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However, reports state that Villa could demand £130m for Rogers – a sum of money that has left Arsenal icon Emmanuel Petit speechless.
The Telegraph state that figure, which would represent a British transfer record, is considerably more than what Arsenal would be willing to pay.
It’s unclear whether the Premier League champion’s interest in Konsa could stifle their pursuit of Rogers or if Arsenal could look to take advantage of Villa’s financial situation by bidding for both players.
While Villa intend to keep Rogers at the club, they may have to reluctantly sell players in order to fund new signings.
That is because Villa are one of four English teams that have been slapped with UEFA fines after breaching Squad Cost Ratio rules.
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Villa have been dealt the strongest by Europe’s governing body – fined £19.4m – with £12.9m of the fine suspended.
Unai Emery’s side, who must significantly decrease their squad cost ratio, also face a restriction on the registration of new players on their squad list for next season’s Champions League.
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