Aston Villa weigh goalkeeper move as Arsenal eye Konsa
Arsenal target Morgan Rogers reacts to Villa’s £130m valuation, saying he is ‘not sure’ he is worth that but will stay focused. The attacker is contracted to 2031, putting Villa in a strong position.
Villa ready opening bid for Lens keeper Robin Risser, 21, amid possible Emiliano Martínez exit. Risser starred in Lens’s cup win, pushed PSG in Ligue 1 and made France’s World Cup squad. Lens reluctant.
Villa enquire about Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, who is under contract to 2029 and reportedly not for sale. A £40m fee is mooted, with Villa’s UEFA fine and possible sales like Rogers shaping decisions.
Report claims Arsenal eye Ezri Konsa for about £35m despite Villa’s £60m valuation. Konsa is key under Unai Emery and an England international. Villa’s stance on a sale remains unclear.
Harry Wilson, set for a free move to Leeds, is seen training with an Aston Villa player.
Villa join the chase for Bosnia’s Kerim Alajbegovic after his 2026 World Cup displays. The 18-year-old, now at Bayer Leverkusen until 2031, has interest from England and Italy, valuation around £19m.
Emi Martínez hailed as ‘crucial’ after late extra-time saves in Argentina’s 3-2 win over Cape Verde. Amid Juventus links, the Villa keeper’s interventions on 116 and 119 minutes drew widespread praise.
Winger Anis Hadj Moussa hints at an Aston Villa move on social media as his agent addresses growing interest, with Algerian reports touting a possible summer transfer.
Villa hire assistant Jose Maria Sanz, who worked with Morgan Gibbs-White at Sheffield United. His link could aid a move for the Nottingham Forest playmaker, with Iliman Ndiaye also mentioned.
