Aston Villa may sanction Emiliano Martínez's exit to protect Ezri Konsa amid £60m interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, even as the goalkeeper's camp insists he wants to stay.
Arsenal are preparing a fresh approach for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as Mikel Arteta targets another winger and defensive cover following William Saliba's injury setback.
With Liverpool's back line stretched thin and pre-season injuries already biting, Andoni Iraola has pushed ownership for a senior centre-back. John Stones emerges as the preferred target, though Arsenal and Chelsea complicate the pursuit.
Arsenal are weighing a potential Aston Villa double move for Morgan Rogers and Ezri Konsa while personal terms progress and Villa outline their asking prices.
Arsenal may pursue Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa around £60m as a parallel track to their Morgan Rogers pursuit, with William Saliba's rumoured Real Madrid move forcing a tactical rethink in north London.
Reports suggest Thomas Tuchel may leave Marc Guehi out of England's World Cup opener against Croatia, instead pairing John Stones with Ezri Konsa at centre-back, drawing widespread criticism.
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