Media reports claim that Liverpool are keeping tabs on Ezri Konsa, who currently plays as a defender for Aston Villa. The move is still in the early stages, but interest appears to be growing. Liverpool remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Manchester City continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. This season (25/26) Liverpool have shipped 14 goals in 9 matches - 1.56 a game, which is well above the Premier League average. Ezri Konsa would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Aston Villa have also been linked with Guela Doue, Gonzalo García Torres and Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa while Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Yankuba Minteh, Min-jae Kim and Harvey Elliott. More on this story as it develops. Need more Liverpool transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Liverpool.