Arsenal Pursues Ezri Konsa Amid Transfer Talks

Arsenal has engaged in further discussions regarding a potential transfer for Ezri Konsa, a defender from Aston Villa. The club is currently facing challenges in meeting Villa's valuation for the England international.

In addition to the Konsa negotiations, Arsenal is contemplating a £38 million offer for Gabriel Martinelli from Galatasaray. Other transfer news includes Barcelona's improved bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Newcastle's interest in Brighton's Carlos Baleba.

Meanwhile, Tottenham has confirmed they are not pursuing a deal for Folarin Balogun, a former Arsenal striker now at Monaco. Dusan Vlahovic has reportedly agreed to join Besiktas after leaving Juventus earlier this summer.