Liverpool F.C. Will be active in the transfer market as they scramble to add to their squad before the window slams shut. The Reds are in talks to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, while Ibrahim Mbaye is also a target. They looked a little short-staffed in defence, but the loan signing of Ronald Araujo adds another versatile option to the squad. Before the Uruguayan's arrival, however, Liverpool were linked with a move for Ezri Konsa. And now, it is confirmed that the Aston Villa man is close to making a move to Arsenal.
What happened?
Konsa's move to Arsenal is '99% done' after he asked to leave Aston Villa, with the fee set to be in the region of £60-65m. An excerpt reads: "Ezri Konsa's move to Arsenal is '99 per cent' done after he informed Aston Villa of his desire to leave. Negotiations over a fee for the 28-year-old between the two clubs is at the final stages, with an agreement expected at around £60-65m. Konsa has agreed terms with Villa and all parties are confident a full agreement will now be reached."
Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool won't lose too much sleep over this one, as their recruitment in defence was completed after they signed Araujo. The Reds are focused on strengthening their squad before the transfer window closes, and they are in talks to sign other targets.
What comes next?
The transfer window is set to close in a few days, and Liverpool will be looking to finalize their deals before then. With Araujo already on board, the Reds are confident that they have a solid defence in place. But the signing of Konsa could be a blow to their hopes of strengthening their squad.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Premier League, 60 pts, 17W-9D-12L from 38 games, recent form DLDLW. Goals this season: 63 scored, 53 conceded (+10 goal difference). Title race: 25 points behind leaders Arsenal.
