Arsenal are likely to pursue a new central defender this summer following an untimely back injury sustained by William Saliba at the World Cup. Arsenal were soundly beaten 3-1 by Real Betis. He will need to adapt to the higher intensity of the Premier League and has been prone to defensive mistakes too. Konsa ‘would like to join‘ Arsenal, and the onus is on the club to raise their transfer proposal significantly. The hierarchy should reopen discussions with Villa for Konsa at the earliest opportunity, as the West Midlands outfit may not entertain his departure once the new season starts.