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 tonight meet Celtic in a huge Champions League clash. Unai Emery’s side are looking to book their spot in the next round, having failed to do so against Monaco last time out. Three points would give them a great chance of finishing in the top eight and thereby avoiding the need for a two-legged play-off next month,

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.

Bid for striker is thought to have been rejected as Villa prepare for their final match of the Champions League group stage against Celtic

Bayer Leverkusen has signed Argentine offensive midfielder Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa to compensate for the injured Martin Terrier.

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is being targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr as Arsenal eye Ollie Watkins

Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa have rejected an offer from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins (29).Arsenal offered a reported £60m to sign Watkins, which was subsequently met with a rejection from

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has named his side to face Aston Villa in the final Champions League group phase game. The Scottish champions have already guaranteed themselves a place in at least the play-off phase of the elite competition but still have a slim chance of breaking into the top eight and taking direct entry to the last 16.

Duran has agreed personal terms with Al Nassr, and Arriayadiah have claimed that the striker has informed Aston Villa that he wants to join the Saudi Pro League side.

Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Aston Villa have rejected an “official” £60 million bid made by Arsenal to sign Watkins.