Arsenal Goes After Saliba's Replacement

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**Arsenal** is preparing a second formal offer to sign **Ezri Konsa**, a 28-year-old center-back from **Aston Villa**, in this summer transfer market, at the request of Mikel Arteta.

The London hierarchy is preparing an increase in figures after their initial proposal, which fell short of the demanded **60 million pounds** by the Birmingham board, was rejected, accelerating negotiations due to William Saliba's absence due to a back injury suffered during the World Cup.

**Mikel Arteta's urgency at Arsenal following Saliba's injury**

According to the **Daily Mail**, Mikel Arteta's decision to persist with Konsa is to cover the heart of defense during Saliba's recovery period. The 28-year-old center-back has been consistent in the Premier League, making him the technical staff's top choice to maintain defensive solidity at the start of the **2026/2027** season.

The London team aims to close the deal before the start of the competition, knowing that the initial offer did not meet the seller's economic expectations. Medical urgency compels the board to submit an amount closer to the requested figure in the last round of discussions.

**Aston Villa's renewal plan under Emery**

**Aston Villa** is simultaneously working on negotiating a new contract to secure the defender and prevent his departure in this transfer window. However, the executives at Villa Park are aware that **Arsenal** will increase their economic proposal in the coming hours to force the transfer.

Liverpool is also monitoring the progress of the negotiations and considers submitting an offer if Birmingham's team rejects the **Gunners'** second attempt. The presence of two Premier League clubs in the bidding raises the selling value set by Villa's management.

Arsenal's executives will formalize the new offer for Ezri Konsa during the second week of August 2026. Aston Villa must decide whether to accept the increased amount or expedite the signing of the new contract with the 28-year-old defender before receiving a counteroffer from Liverpool.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Arsenal se lanza a por el sustituto de Saliba