Arsenal's hunt for defensive reinforcements is reportedly zeroing in on Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa, according to EPL Index (Opta Stats), with the England international said to be excited by the prospect of a move to the Emirates.
The report suggests Konsa has emerged as one of the Gunners' key targets as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his backline, though Arsenal aren't the only ones keeping tabs on the situation — Liverpool are also understood to be monitoring Konsa's position at Villa Park.
Nothing concrete has been put in place yet, and Villa have given no indication they're willing to part with a player who has been a consistent performer under Unai Emery. Still, with interest reportedly coming from two of the Premier League's heavyweights, Konsa's future looks set to be one of the more intriguing subplots of the ongoing transfer window.
Whether Arsenal move decisively or Liverpool make a late push remains to be seen.