BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa celebrates scoring his team's third ... [+] goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa ...

Arsenal tried and failed to sign Ollie Watkins after submitting a bid of just £40million this week, which was swiftly rejected by Unai Emery’s side. Sources have stated that Villa were furious ...

Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is believed to be a long-term admirer of the 29-year-old. The club has now submitted an initial £60m offer for Watkins, which has been rejected by their Premier League ...

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said Ollie Watkins is "happy to stay" at the club following Arsenal's bid for the striker. Sources told ESPN that Arsenal put in a formal offer for the England ...