Liverpool weighing up hijacking Arsenal's £60m move for Ezri Konsa, says Mirror

According to Mirror Football, Liverpool are weighing up a move that would hijack Arsenal's £60m pursuit of Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa. The report suggests the Reds are considering beating the Gunners to the signing as they look to address a pressing need in central defence.

The source states that Andoni Iraola is desperate for a new centre-back, with Liverpool said to be "very thin" in that area of the pitch. Konsa, a key figure for Aston Villa and a regular in the England setup, has emerged as a prime target to strengthen the backline.

Arsenal had been widely expected to complete a deal for the 27-year-old, but Liverpool's late interest could complicate matters. It remains unclear whether Aston Villa would be willing to sell a player of Konsa's importance, or whether the player himself would prefer a move elsewhere.

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