Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as the Gunners try to secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. The Gunners are long term admirers of Watkins, who has scored 69 goals in 169 Premier League appearances for Aston Villa since joining the club in the summer of 2020.

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 RB Leipzig this month.

Aston Villa have been left unimpressed by the timing of an approach from Arsenal for striker Ollie Watkins on the eve of their Champions League game against Celtic.