Arsenal on the verge of signing Ezri Konsa to leave Aston Villa at risk of mass exodus

Arsenal are reportedly on the brink of signing Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.

The Gunners have made Konsa one of their top targets this summer with star defender William Saliba set for a prolonged period on the sidelines and Jurrien Timber dealing with a groin injury.

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Villa had already rejected a verbal offer from Arsenal, which was understood to be in the region of £35million.

But according to The Athletic, the reigning Premier League champions have since ramped up their pursuit just days away from the start of the new season and they are now close to a deal.

Villa have already endured a difficult summer with the departures of Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers and Lucas Digne.

Meanwhile, Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez continue to be linked with a move away from Villa Park.

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