Arsenal have held further talks over Ezri Konsa, the central defender at Aston Villa, British newspapers report. The coverage says discussions between the two clubs have continued this week as Arsenal explore defensive options during the current transfer window. Journalists writing in the national press describe the contact as ongoing rather than concluded.
Ezri Konsa remains under contract with Aston Villa, and the reports emphasise that any move would require agreement on a transfer fee and on personal terms. The newspapers also note that Villa value their playing squad and are managing conversations in line with their recruitment strategy. There has been no official announcement from either club regarding negotiations.
Arsenal are widely reported to be reviewing centre-back depth as part of their squad planning, and the links to Ezri Konsa appear in that context. Media coverage highlights Konsa’s experience in the Premier League and his regular involvement in Villa’s back line when available, presenting him as a candidate for clubs seeking established domestic defenders.
Press reports indicate talks can progress in stages and that further discussions or formal bids could follow if both clubs remain engaged. Standard process in transfers includes reaching an agreement on a fee, concluding personal terms with the player and then completing medical and registration formalities. Both Aston Villa and Arsenal customarily decline to comment on ongoing transfer negotiations until deals are finalised.
