Arsenal to make second bid for Ollie Watkins, Manchester United hold talks with Barcelona over Marcus Rashford loan move, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund want Tyler Dibling, plus more.

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 Red Bull Leipzig this month.

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.