AdminGabby Agbonlahor warns Aston Villa could struggle to keep Ezri Konsa amid Arsenal interest
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor believes Ezri Konsa could have his head turned by Arsenal before the summer transfer window closes.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly identified the England international as a potential replacement for William Saliba, who is currently dealing with an injury.
The Gunners are understood to have already shown interest in Konsa and could make another approach after failing to convince Villa to sell earlier this summer.
Konsa still has two years remaining on his current contract, but Villa are keen to extend his deal if he remains at the club beyond the end of August.
Agbonlahor believes Konsa’s performances for England at the World Cup could make Villa’s position even more difficult, particularly when it comes to wages.
“If you’re Konsa, you started at the World Cup, you’re England’s best defender at the World Cup,” said Agbonlahor on talkSPORT.
“What do you reckon Guehi’s earning at Manchester City? £300k? Seems like the going price, doesn’t it, for Man City?
“Aston Villa can’t pay that… he’s probably thinking, ‘I deserve that’ and I don’t think anyone at Aston Villa will say he doesn’t. He does but Aston Villa can’t pay that.
“That’s the problem Aston Villa have got. Do they sell him this summer, or do they wait until next summer where you’re not going to get the £70-80 million? Whatever you want for him. It might be £40million, that’s the one I worry about.
“It’s hard to keep hold of them when they’re starting for England. Look at Morgan Rogers, he’s playing for England.”
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