Aston Villa rejected a bid from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins; Jhon Duran set to complete move to Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr in coming days which would leave Watkins as only striker at Villa; Watkins has scored 10 goals in 23 games for Villa in the Premier League this season.

Arsenal have made a shock offer for Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins in the final week of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a new striker before the winter window closes on Monday night after losing Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury earlier in the month.

Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins - The PA news agency understands Villa have turned the bid down and are unhappy at the timing.

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 opening bid turned down for the forward.

Arsenal have had a bid rejected for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, according Sky Sports. However, it is expected Arsenal will return with an improved offer. Villa’s position is that

The Gunners are ready to increase their bid for Watkins after seeing an opening offer rejected by an angry Aston Villa - but he's not the only forward on their radar in the final days of the transfer