Ollie Watkins

2 months ago | footballtransfers.com | Cameron Smith |Ollie Watkins

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has claimed that Ollie Watkins wants to stay at the club, despite significant interest from Arsenal. Article continues under the videoThe England international is a boyhood Gunners fan and rumours of a move to the Emirates Stadium have ramped up following news that Arsenal are planning on submitting a second bid after an initial offer was turned down. However, Watkins is eager to snub Mikel Arteta’s side in favour of remaining at Villa Park for the foreseeable future.

2 months ago | footballtransfers.com | Robin Bairner |Ollie Watkins

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has refused to comment on the club’s interest in Ollie Watkins but says the Gunners’ intentions in the closing days of the transfer market are clear as they chase a striker. Article continues under the videoThe Gunners have been told clearly by Aston Villa that Watkins is not for sale during January, with the Birmingham club having knocked back a bid for the England international striker.

2 months ago | footballtransfers.com | Robin Bairner |Mathys Tel |Ollie Watkins

Football transfer news reporter Fabrizio Romano has discussed the latest headlines as transfer deadline day looms. Mathys Tel: New Premier League interestBayern Munich striker Mathys Tel is perhaps the most-wanted player in the final days of the window, with many clubs chasing the France U21 striker. Article continues under the videoTottenham are making a particular push to sign the 19-year-old. Romano told his YouTube channel: “All the top clubs in England have decided to call Mathys Tel.

2 months ago | besoccer.com | Ollie Watkins

Emery's side survived a scare against Celtic to win 4-2 at a raucous Villa Park and seal automatic qualification via an eighth place finish in the league phase. They had led through Morgan Rogers' double in the first five minutes, but Adam Idah netted twice in the space of 145 seconds to haul Celtic level just before half-time. Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.

2 months ago | besoccer.com | Ollie Watkins

BeSoccer 10 minutes ago 848 | Reading time: minutes Aston Villa do not want to let Ollie Watkins leave in this transfer window or in the summer. Unai Emery's side have turned down £60m from Arsenal for the England striker. Arsenal are on the hunt for a ‘9’ for this season or next. The priority target is Newcastle's Aleksander Isak. But to get him out of St. James' Park costs more than 100 million euros. That is why he has started to look at other options.