Arsenal eager on signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa to bolster their backline

Arsenal will start their Premier League defence with out William Saliba, who might be sidelined for the following few months after struggling a again damage whereas representing France on the World Cup earlier this summer time.

His significance to the workforce means his layoff comes as disappointing information for Mikel Arteta, who’s now anticipated to look into the switch marketplace for potential replacements for the 25-year-old previous to the beginning of subsequent season.

Nicolo Schira has reported that Arsenal are interested by signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is among the Premier League’s extra seasoned centre backs, and has a contract with Unai Emery’s facet till 2028.

Villa want to keep away from shedding the Englishman for reasonable subsequent 12 months or free thereafter and have slapped Konsa with a £60 million price ticket, as per Caught Offside, so the Londoners would want to pay a good chunk of cash to signal the participant.

Konsa a prime signing for Arsenal

Ezri Konsa has spent a number of years taking part in within the Premier League and with Aston Villa, he has additionally gained expertise within the Champions League and Europa League, the latter of which he received final season whereas taking part in an important function.

Konsa is comfy with the ball at his ft, might help construct up play from the again, excels bodily and has fast tempo in addition to positional intelligence. The 28-year-old additionally makes correct, well-timed challenges and is dependable in one-on-one conditions.

In addition to being a pure centre again, he also can play without any consideration again, an attribute which Mikel Arteta may leverage over the course of the season with Jurrien Timber additionally spending the summer time recovering from a groin damage.

It is going to be fascinating to see if Arsenal are ready to pay £60 million for Konsa’s signing when their prime precedence now if a left winger, however along with his expertise in English soccer and all-round attributes, he could be a good funding for the Gunners.