Arsenal have had an approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins turned down as they try to bring in a new forward before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Arsenal have had a £60million bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa and Gunners legend Martin Keown believes there is no chance the Villans will let the striker leave

Unai Emery said he does not want Ollie Watkins to leave Aston Villa amid interest from Arsenal, but said if Jhon Durán joins Al Nassr then it is "good news."

Aston Villa have rejected a formal offer from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal want to sign a forward before Monday's transfer deadline and are pursuing alternative options after accepting Benjamin Sesko is unlikely to leave Red Bull Leipzig this month.

While Saka must be a fan of his countryman, Unai Emery hinted Watkins will snub Arsenal and stay at Aston Villa after they beat Celtic 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Declan Rice has also spent a number of years playing with the Arsenal target for England and against him as well.

Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hours before both teams engaged in their UEFA Champions League phase deciders, Arsenal reportedly launched a late bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Gabby Agonlahor called Wednesday’s edition of Drive as he furiously reacted to Arsenal’s shock approach for Ollie Watkins. The Gunners have had an opening offer for the striker

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Arsenal are interested in bringing in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins before the transfer window shuts.The Daily Mail say the Gunners will go back in with an improved offer after seeing their

Stephen Warnock says Aston Villa must make a "big decision" on Ollie Watkins' future after a shock £60m bid from Arsenal. The striker has emerged as a top target for the Gunners going into the last few days of the January transfer window. It comes after long-term injuries to forwards Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.