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Liverpool eye Ezri Konsa as Arsenal stall on transfer
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, as Arsenal struggle to agree a deal. The Gunners have been pursuing Konsa, but Liverpool's interest could complicate matters. Konsa can play at right-back, a position both teams have struggled with. Liverpool's defensive depth is a concern, with injuries to Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate. Konsa is valued at €45m, and Liverpool take on Newcastle United in their first match of the season.
The essential points
- 01Liverpool are interested in signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
- 02Arsenal have been pursuing Konsa, but Liverpool's interest complicates matters.
- 03Konsa can play at right-back, a position both teams have struggled with.
- 04Liverpool's defensive depth is a concern, with injuries to Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate.
The full brief
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, as Arsenal struggle to agree a deal. The Gunners have been pursuing Konsa, but Liverpool's interest could complicate matters. Konsa can play at right-back, a position both teams have struggled with.
Liverpool's defensive depth is a concern, with injuries to Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate. Konsa is valued at €45m, and Liverpool take on Newcastle United in their first match of the season.