Manchester United may consider a potential move for Ezri Konsa, as they had been observing the Aston Villa defender last summer.
The club is aiming to bolster their defense in the upcoming transfer window and is likely to focus on acquiring younger, homegrown talents as per the new transfer strategy introduced by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Despite Villa’s initial reluctance to part ways with Konsa, they decided to increase the 26-year-old’s wages significantly to retain his services, leading to Konsa signing a new five-year contract in September.
Although United still hold an interest in Konsa, it is acknowledged that his market value would have risen considerably following his contract extension.
Villa will be keen to avoid any major departures this summer, especially if they secure Champions League qualification. However, Unai Emery’s team will need to be mindful of financial fair play regulations, which could impact their transfer decisions.
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Konsa’s impact on Villa has been significant ever since he signed with the club for a fee of £12 million in 2019. He has participated in 155 Premier League matches and has managed to score six goals during his time with the team.
His exceptional performance this season led to his inclusion in Gareth Southgate’s England squad in November, and he made his debut in a friendly match against Brazil last month.