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Arsenal have made an audacious try and signal Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins because the switch deadline approaches.
Mikel Arteta, a long-time admirer of the England worldwide, has pushed the membership to behave on their curiosity within the 29-year-old ahead with the Gunners missing a match and conventional striker.
Stories say that Arsenal’s preliminary bid – believed to be round £60million – for Watkins has been turned down, however they’re anticipated to return with an improved supply in an effort to safe his providers earlier than February 3.
With three years remaining on his contract at Villa Park, Watkins stays an integral a part of Unai Emery’s squad.
Nevertheless, the prospect of a transfer to the Emirates might attraction to the striker, who has beforehand spoken about his admiration for Arsenal and would instantly be difficult to win the Premier League title.
Whereas at Brentford in 2020, Watkins stated: “That’s the dream, to play for Arsenal at some point. However, you realize, it’s an extended shot.”
🚨🔴⚪️ Aston Villa have rejected in the present day an official bid from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins.
Proposal round £60m turned down as Villa will not be pleased with timing of the bid, forward of essential UCL sport for the membership.
👀🇸🇦 Villa are additionally in lively talks with Al Nassr for Jhon Durán. pic.twitter.com/krgJfZzyIH
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The North London membership are desirous to strengthen their attacking choices within the January window as they purpose to problem Liverpool for the title
Regardless of Arsenal’s robust curiosity, Villa are in a safe place on account of Watkins’ present contract, making any potential switch a big problem.
Whether or not the Gunners can strike a deal stays to be seen.
This season, Watkins has netted 10 objectives in 31 appearances for Villa, together with one of their current 2-2 draw in opposition to Arsenal on the Emirates.
Villa are additionally in negotiations with Saudi Professional League aspect Al-Nassr to promote highly-rated goalscorer Jhon Duran.
The Midlands membership are believed to worth him at round £80m.
