Arsenal are reportedly set to receive a new offer from Aston Villa for defender Ezri Konsa, while Gabriel Martinelli's potential exit route is becoming clearer with interest from Serie A and Turkish clubs.
Martinelli's future
Gabriel Martinelli reportedly has several suitors ahead of a potential departure this summer. The Brazilian's playing time could be severely limited if Arsenal successfully sign another left winger, having been strongly linked with his international team-mate Vinicius Junior in recent weeks.
CBS Sports reports that among the clubs interested in the 25-year-old's signature are Serie A clubs Roma and Juventus, as well as Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who are monitoring his situation in north London. Martinelli will reportedly not rush to make a decision, given that he is currently happy and still has a year left on his deal.
But talkSPORT reports he is not currently open to a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. This supposedly rules out Saudi Arabia as one of the many potential destinations he could end up at ahead of the new season. That's despite Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr showing considerable interest with the promise of a lucrative contract.
Villa brace for new bid
Aston Villa are reportedly set to receive a new offer from Arsenal for defender Ezri Konsa. They were said to have received a bid from the Gunners which fell well below the £60m valuation they have placed on the 28-year-old.
But The Mail reports that Konsa has remained on Arsenal's radar since as a key defensive target. William Saliba's long-term absence due to injury is an important factor in Arteta's desire to sign Premier League-proven depth at centre-back, with Konsa's ability to play at right-back also a bonus.
Villa are not under financial pressure to sell Konsa as they recently sold Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for a mammoth fee. The England centre-back still has two years left on his deal, too. Whilst Villa want him to sign a new contract, they are not at risk of losing him for free any time soon. They can refuse to deviate from their £60m valuation.
