Arsenal are preparing a spectacular second bid for striker Ollie Watkins while Aston Villa decide whether to sell the England international or Jhon Duran in the final days of the January transfer window.
Martin Keown has warned Arsenal they have little to no chance of signing England striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Arsenal have made a stunning move for Watkins in the final week of the January transfer window, offering Villa £60m for the Premier League star.
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.
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
Aston Villa are set for a busy end to the January transfer window, with Arsenal set to lodge a second bid for Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran expected to join Al-Nassr
Arsenal have made a £60million bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who scored in their 4-2 win over Celtic in the Champions League
Arsenal's £60m bid for Ollie Watkins has been rejected by Aston Villa, with the Gunners set to return with an improved offer.
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Duran meanwhile was an unused substitute and TNT Sports are reporting that he ‘gave goodbye gifts to teammates’ in the tunnel following Villa’s win against Celtic. Speaking post-match, Villa boss Unai Emery remained coy when asked about Watkins and Duran.
Indeed, the higher-ups at Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could well be the signings that defines their season. According to The Mail, Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could be the signing to ignite their title push. Arsenal currently sit six points behind Liverpool in the title race with the Reds having a game in hand on the Gunners.