# Premier League Clubs Pursue Transfer Targets

- Topic: football
- Source: The Guardian
- Published: 2026-08-06
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/football-transfer-rumours-arsenal-ezri-konsa-raul-asencio-liverpool
- Language: en
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Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in acquiring several players from top European clubs. Arsenal have made a renewed bid for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, while Liverpool are considering a move for Real Madrid's Raúl Asencio and Paris Saint-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye.

## Key takeaways

- Arsenal have bid £60m for Ezri Konsa, who Aston Villa value at a minimum of £60m.
- Liverpool are looking to sign Real Madrid centre-back Raúl Asencio and Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
- Aston Villa are trying to secure a £14m deal for Atlético Madrid's Matteo Ruggeri.
- Ezri Konsa and Raúl Asencio have been told they can leave their respective clubs.

> Summary by Daily Read Bytes. Read the original at https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/06/football-transfer-rumours-arsenal-ezri-konsa-raul-asencio-liverpool