Arsenal Intensify Pursuit of Morgan Rogers, Unwilling to Meet Konsa's £60 Million Asking Price
According to a report from The Times, Arsenal plans to intensify their pursuit of Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers in the summer transfer window, while also actively working on a deal for Villa defender Ezri Konsa to fill the defensive gap left by William Saliba's potential long-term absence. Saliba suffered an injury during the World Cup and faces a risk of long-term absence, prompting Mikel Arteta to prioritize strengthening the center-back position. Konsa, 28, with two years left on his contract, can play both center-back and right-back, but Arsenal is unwilling to meet Villa's £60 million asking price. Meanwhile, Arsenal is confident of reaching personal terms with Rogers, though Villa's asking price exceeds £120 million. Arteta also maintains strong interest in Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Julián Álvarez, but it remains unclear whether Atletico is willing to sell. Overall, Arsenal has clear transfer targets in multiple positions, and upcoming negotiations will determine whether these plans materialize.
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