The Konsa deal is done.
Aston Villa have agreed to sell their England centre-back to Arsenal for £51 million.
And Unai Emery is already working on who fills that void.
The answer he’s exploring sits just across London.
At Chelsea.
Aston Villa eye Tosin as primary Konsa replacement as Chelsea make defender available
According to Sky Sports, Aston Villa are interested in Tosin Adarabioyo as a potential replacement for Konsa, with the Nigerian-born England youth international among a number of options being considered as Emery prepares to rebuild his defensive unit.
Chelsea are now ready to listen to offers.
The signal from Stamford Bridge couldn’t be clearer.
Tosin played under Xabi Alonso throughout Chelsea’s pre-season.
But was absent from the squad for the match against Real Sociedad last weekend.
When a defender who has played every pre-season fixture suddenly disappears from a matchday squad, the story writes itself.
Chelsea are moving him on.
The competition for his signature is already building.
Marseille are understood to have made initial contact with the Premier League side.
But the Aston Villa option is the most immediately compelling for Tosin’s profile.
A Champions League club.
And a manager in Emery who demands technical excellence from his defenders.
At 27 years old, Tosin arrives at a moment where that kind of platform could define the next phase of his career.
The decision Chelsea face is straightforward.
And Aston Villa want him.
Whether Chelsea are willing to send him there is the only outstanding question.
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