Overview
- Former England defender Rio Ferdinand called Konsa a “top, top player” on his YouTube channel and said Manchester United should have signed him.
- Konsa joined Arsenal from Aston Villa in the summer for a reported £55 million and has started regularly for Mikel Arteta since William Saliba was sidelined by a long-term injury.
- Konsa’s performances helped Arsenal keep Liverpool to zero shots on target in a dominant display at Anfield on Sunday, a match praised by pundits including Jamie Carragher.
- Ferdinand noted Konsa gives Arteta a selection problem and suggested Konsa could either stay at centre-back or move back to right-back once Saliba returns.
- Commentators used Ferdinand’s remarks to criticise United’s summer plan that prioritised midfield signings and left the club short of defensive reinforcements.