00:01Arsenal are continuing to monitor Aston Villa defender Esri Konsa as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options before
00:11the transfer window closes.
00:13The Premier League champions are in the market for an experienced centre-back following William Saliba's back injury, with the
00:21England international emerging as one of their leading targets.
00:25Reports suggest Arsenal have already seen an opening approach rejected and are weighing up an improved bid, although Villa are
00:33determined to keep hold of one of Unai Emery's most reliable performers.
00:38The Midlands club are believed to value Konsa at around £60m and are reluctant to sanction his departure despite ongoing
00:47transfer interest.
00:51Konsa has established himself as one of the Premier League standout defenders since joining Villa from Brentford in 2019.
00:59The 28-year-old can operate as both a centre-back and right-back and with his composure in possession
01:06and pace across the ground, it makes him an attractive option for Arteta's system.
01:11He could cover with Ben White or Jurien Timba while William Saliba is out with an injury.
01:19As Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options before the transfer window closes.
01:30Konsa H.
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