Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa has established himself as the club's starting right-back, having initially been reluctant to make the switch from central defence

One of Aston Villa boss Unai Emery's personal targets now wants to join Arsenal instead, with the Gunners also "seriously" keen on signing him.

Unai Emery spoke about his defensive options ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Wolves on Saturday (3pm kick-off)

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Unai Emery believes Ezri Konsa has the potential to be a success at right-back after praising the Villa defender’s versatility.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has named his starting XI to take on Wolves in the Premier League this afternoon (3pm kick-off). He has made one change from the side which started against BSC Young Boys in midweek as Diego Carlos makes his first start of the season, replacing Lamare Bogarde.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is “100 per cent” fit to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, his head coach Unai Emery has said. The 28-year-old was substituted off in the 60th minute of Tuesday’s three-goal Champions League victory at Young Boys and was seen holding ice to his leg muscles on the substitute’s bench.