Arsenal Prepare to Increase Bid for Konsa, Villa Stand Firm on £60 Million Asking Price

Published Aug 13, 04:17 PM UTC

BBC Sport reports that Arsenal have opened new rounds of negotiations to sign Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa. Arsenal's hierarchy intends to improve their initial offer of around £30 million for the England international. However, there remains a significant gap between Arsenal's valuation and Villa's £60 million asking price. Aston Villa currently has no intention of accepting any offer below their asking price, indicating a standoff in the transfer negotiations.