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Arsenal back for £60m Konsa as Liverpool eye Asencio

Published August 6, 2026 · Updated August 6, 2026 · The Guardian

Arsenal have returned with a bigger offer for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, valued at £60m, while Liverpool monitor Real Madrid's Raúl Asencio.

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their interest in Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, making a renewed bid for the England international after their previous offer was rejected. The defender is valued at £60m by Villa, who are also trying to secure a £14m deal for Atlético Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri.

On the other hand, Liverpool are exploring defensive options, with reports suggesting interest in Real Madrid's 23-year-old centre-back Raúl Asencio. The Reds are also tracking PSG teenager Ibrahim Mbaye, who impressed for Senegal at the World Cup. tbzikra.com

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