Arsenal Football Club have agreed terms with Ezri Konsa as they move closer to signing the Aston Villa defender as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his backline before the new season.
The Gunners have made significant progress in negotiations with the England international, who is understood to be keen on making the switch to the Emirates. While the player's side of the deal is now in place, Arsenal must still agree a transfer fee with Aston Villa before the move can be completed.
Aston Villa are reportedly demanding between £60 million and £65 million for Konsa, reflecting his importance to Unai Emery's side. Arsenal, however, are believed to be aiming for a deal closer to £40-50 million, with talks expected to continue after an earlier bid was turned down.
However, Villa are reluctant to lose one of their most reliable defenders, especially after another impressive season in which Konsa established himself as one of the Premier League's standout centre-backs.
Originally published by NotJustOk.