Arsenal want to sign 28yo Aston Villa defender

Arsenal have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa this summer.

The Gunners are aiming to land a new right-back, with the possibility of Ben White being sold soon.

Konsa has primarily played as a centre-back for the Villans, but he is also comfortable as a right-back.

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of the defender and has urged the hierarchy to land him.

Villa are open to parting ways with the England international, but they are likely to demand at least £60m.

Konsa will turn 29 in mid-October, and the Premier League champions are likely to seek a lower fee to secure his signature.

The former Brentford defender has been an undisputed starter for Villa in recent years, but he is open to a bigger challenge.

Arsenal are said to be a perfect destination for him due to his desire to win the Premier League as well as the Champions League.