Arsenal resume talks for Konsa

The operation moves forward. According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal have held fresh talks with Aston Villa over Ezri Konsa, but the Gunners remain short of the fee the Villans are asking for the English centre-back.

After last summer's failed attempt to sign the defender, Arsenal have reactivated their interest. However, the gap between what Mikel Arteta's side are offering and what Villa demand remains significant. The Londoners will need to improve their bid substantially if they are to convince the Villans to part with the international defender in this January window.