Arsenal revisit Ezri Konsa and explore Cristian Romero as defensive options

Arsenal are assessing centre-back options and are set to revive their pursuit of Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa while also exploring the possibility of a deal for Tottenham’s Cristian Romero, according to a report. Konsa is understood to be the leading candidate among the defenders under consideration.

This one comes via Sami Mokbel. The reporting indicates renewed focus on Konsa and says Arsenal have undertaken exploratory work around Romero, but it stops short of suggesting formal talks or a bid for either player. No fee, timetable or agreement is mentioned.

Konsa, an England international, has been a mainstay for Aston Villa and is regarded in the piece as the preferred option for strengthening Mikel Arteta’s back line. Romero, a key figure at Tottenham, is another name Arsenal are said to have examined as they evaluate high-level defensive reinforcements.

As it stands, these developments amount to interest and preliminary exploration rather than negotiations. Any attempt to prise starters from Premier League rivals would typically require substantial persuasion and cooperation from the selling clubs, factors that often complicate intra‑league transfers.

The report offers no indication that either Villa or Tottenham have engaged in discussions, nor that Arsenal have progressed beyond scoping out potential moves. The situation may evolve, but for now it reflects Arsenal’s market surveying and a preference for Konsa should an opportunity present itself.