Aston Villa set Konsa price, weigh £43m forward move
Villa, Newcastle, Everton and Leeds eye PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye, 18, after 33 Ligue 1 games. Senegal coaches hail his ‘enormous’ potential as he seeks regular minutes, possibly on loan.
Villa set £50m price to deter Arsenal from Ezri Konsa. The England centre-back, 29 in October, is key to Villa’s Champions League plans and is not for sale unless the valuation is met.
Villa’s Morgan Rogers hailed Jude Bellingham as ‘World Cup Golden Ball winner, maybe’ after England’s 2-1 win over Norway, having a shot that led to Bellingham’s extra-time winner.
Everton move to sign a former Villa midfielder, with his club open to a sale. Details on fee and identity are not specified.
Villa join the race to hijack Crystal Palace for a £43m forward, aiming to bolster their attack ahead of the Champions League return.
Ezri Konsa, at right-back, drew 7/10s as England beat Norway 2-1. Criticised for not closing Schjelderup for the opener but made a ‘heroic’ goal-line clearance before going off for Morgan Rogers.
Villa scout Al Qadsiah’s Julian Quinones, a Mexico winger under contract to 2029. Valued near £12m, with Genoa and Atletico Madrid also keen. Chelsea links denied. Prolific, can play wide or up front.
Roberto Martínez’s Scotland links boost John McGinn. The Villa captain was praised by him in 2024 and could keep a key role for his country, aiding confidence and form for Villa.
Villa will allow Lewis Dobbin to leave on loan if terms are met, demanding interested Championship clubs cover at least half his £17.5k-a-week wages after his Preston spell. No minutes yet for Villa.
