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Villa Rule Out January Sale of Ezri Konsa as Man City and Spurs Keep Tabs

Retention now hinges on deal length alongside PSR pressures.

Overview

  • Football Insider reports Aston Villa will not sell Ezri Konsa in January, with the defender under contract until summer 2028.
  • Multiple outlets say Manchester City and Tottenham are monitoring Konsa following sustained form under Unai Emery and recent England recognition.
  • Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have scouted him over the past year, with European interest also cited from Inter, Napoli and RB Leipzig, and some reports adding AC Milan.
  • TBR Football reports City value Konsa’s ability to play centre-back and right-back as they assess defensive options for a future refresh.
  • Coverage points to a likely 2026 transfer battle if no new agreement is reached, with rivals believing PSR dynamics could test Villa’s resolve.