Arsenal club is close to finalizing the contract deal with Englishman Ezri Konsa, Aston Villa defender, during the current summer transfer period, after the player informed his club management of his desire to have a new experience.
According to what was reported by the “CaughtOffside” website, citing “Football Insider”, the negotiations between Arsenal and Aston Villa have reached advanced stages, and the deal for Konsa’s transfer to the Emirates Stadium is close to completion, especially after the player’s clear position regarding His future.
Reports indicated that Konsa has already reached an agreement on personal terms with Arsenal, at a time when the two clubs are close to reaching a final agreement worth between 60 and 65 million pounds sterling.
The 28-year-old defender is considered one of the main elements in Unai Emery’s squad during the recent period, after he performed at distinguished levels with Aston Villa, and also succeeded in booking his place in the England national team squad participating in the World Cup.
He believes Mikel Arteta said that Konsa represents an important addition to Arsenal's defense line, thanks to his ability to play as a center back and right-back, which gives the team additional options, especially in light of the absence of William Saliba and Jurien Temper due to injury.
Konsa has two years remaining in his contract with Aston Villa, but the player's lack of desire to extend his contract prompted the club's management to study the idea of selling him during the current Mercato, in order to benefit financially from his departure instead of waiting until the end of the contract approaches. His contract.
It is expected that the coming days will witness new developments in the negotiations, with Arsenal and Aston Villa close to deciding the final details of the deal.