Aston Villa are prepared for a fresh bid from Arsenal for England defender Ezri Konsa, 28, as they try to agree a new contract to keep him at Villa Park. (Mail), external. Want mo

There’s been no hint from the club they’re actually looking at centre halves but they really should be

India, Aug. 7 -- Aston Villa FC fear losing their defender Ezri Konsa to Arsenal this summer. The England international has emerged as a priority target for Mikel Arteta, who is looking for a perfect replacement for William Saliba.

Arsenal are shifting their focus to other transfer targets as Real Madrid close in on a new deal for Vinicius Jr. Mikel Arteta was keen to bring the Brazilian winger to the Emirates Stadium but it is increasingly likely that he will remain in Spain.

Ezri Konsa does not take long to reply to messages. His phonebook consists of team-mates, old and new, former coaches and those who have helped shape his career. His roots remain in Newham, east London, and he regularly keeps in touch with the people who ...

BRUNO GUIMARAES’ £75million transfer to Arsenal has reportedly been delayed due to “bureaucratic issues”. Meanwhile, Ezri Konsa’s Aston Villa team-mates are said to be resigned to the

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is building towards more business this summer amid fresh developments regarding Ibrahim Mbaye and Ezri Konsa