Clash of giants! Liverpool enters the race for Konsa alongside Arsenal
The hunt is truly on for the England international defender.
Details: Liverpool is considering joining the race for Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa, who has been a top target for Arsenal. The Gunners remain seriously interested and are preparing a new and improved bid after having their previous offer rejected a month ago, but now the Reds could complicate matters—Andoni Iraola is desperate to bolster his backline.
Aston Villa values the 28-year-old England international at £60 million and has no intention of letting one of their defensive leaders go for less. The club dreams of extending his contract, which currently has two years left. However, according to reports, Konsa himself is set on a move to Arsenal: the Gunners urgently need a replacement for William Saliba, who is sidelined for four to five months with a back injury, and Konsa’s versatility—being able to cover both the center and right flank—makes him a perfect fit for Arteta. Meanwhile, Villa is gradually coming to terms with the idea of a sale.
Last season, Konsa won 67% of his duels and averaged four clearances per match—stats that even surpassed Saliba’s.
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