Arsenal's hunt for fresh defensive cover reportedly centres on Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats), though the Gunners are said to face rivals for his signature.
Konsa, valued at around £60m, has established himself as one of the Premier League's more reliable centre-backs at Villa Park, and his profile is understood to fit what Mikel Arteta wants from a new addition at the back this summer.
With Arsenal keen to bolster their options in defence before the market shuts, Konsa's versatility and top-flight experience are reportedly seen as strong selling points. However, the report stresses that Arsenal are not alone in monitoring the 27-year-old, meaning any move would likely require them to fend off interest from elsewhere to get a deal done.
Nothing is finalised, and the report stops short of suggesting talks are advanced - but Konsa's name is now firmly in the conversation as Arsenal weigh up their defensive reinforcements this window.