Arsenal have renewed their interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as the Premier League champions look to strengthen their defence before the new season.
The 28-year-old remains on holiday following his involvement with England at the World Cup and was unavailable for Villa’s Super Cup meeting with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Arsenal previously explored a deal for Konsa but were unwilling to meet Villa’s £60 million valuation, with their initial offer understood to have been around £30 million.
The Gunners are now prepared to revisit the possibility of signing the England international after completing their move for Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United.\
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Konsa’s versatility has made him an attractive target for Arsenal, who believe he could provide additional options across the defensive line.