Arsenal Fans Stunned as Mikel Arteta Eyes £60m England Star for Transfer Move

ARSENAL fans have been left baffled as Mikel Arteta is reportedly considering a move for Ezri Konsa.

The £60million-rated defender is currently at the World Cup with , aiming to put an end to the nation’s 60-year wait for glory.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in Ezri Konsa Credit: AP Arsenal have a wealth of talent at centre-back Credit: Alamy

, 28, has become a first-choice star under at the tournament across the Atlantic Ocean.

He also played a key role as finished in the top four and won the last term.

The Telegraph have reported that his performances at Villa Park have caught the attention of Arteta.

The report claims that the Gunners have a “tentative interest” in the defender.

fans have been left baffled by the interest, considering the options already at Arteta’s disposal.

The Premier League champions have a wealth of talent in the backline, including , and .

The likes of , Piero Hincapie, Jurrien Timber and can also fill in at centre-back.

Fans reacted to the news on social media as one posted: “How many defenders do they want?”

A second wrote: “How many CBs do we need?”

A third commented: “Best we give Arteta his CB and move to other targets quickly.”

A fourth said: “I’m not sure Arsenal are going to pay £60m for a 4th choice centre back.”

Another added: “Centre Back FC.”

Konsa has two years remaining on his contract at Villa Park and the West Midlands club wants to keep hold of him.

Fans have been left baffled with the interest Credit: Alamy Arsenal are also interested in Morgan Rogers Credit: Alamy

The interest from Arsenal also follows on from their tracking of Villa star .

The attacking midfielder is also at the World Cup with England and is valued at £130m.

The figure is believed to be much higher than Arsenal are willing to pay but would make Rogers a British record transfer.

to from surpassed the £105m Arsenal paid for in 2023.