Arsenal's defensive stability has taken a hit following William Saliba's injury, and according to Sky Sports, the Gunners are now weighing up moves for two England internationals as potential cover.
Saliba has been a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta's backline since arriving from Saint-Etienne, and his absence exposes a lack of depth at centre-back. Sky Sports reports that Manchester City's John Stones and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa have both emerged as names of interest as Arsenal look to address the shortfall.
Stones, long a fixture under Pep Guardiola, brings top-level experience and comfort on the ball, while Konsa has quietly established himself as one of the Premier League's more reliable defenders at Villa Park. Neither move is confirmed, and it remains unclear how advanced any interest actually is, but the logic is straightforward — Arsenal need reinforcements while Saliba is sidelined, and both players fit the profile Arteta typically seeks.
With Arsenal chasing silverware on multiple fronts, plugging the gap left by Saliba could prove pivotal to their season's trajectory.