Aston Villa has turned down a £60 million bid from Arsenal for striker Ollie Watkins, asserting their commitment to retaining him, particularly as they prepare for a critical Champions League match against Celtic. The request was deemed poorly timed by Villa, coinciding with their busy schedule ahead of the transfer deadline. Arsenal, grappling with injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, is actively pursuing a striker to bolster their squad for a Premier League title challenge, which has been hindered by injury setbacks.
Aston Villa has rejected Arsenal's approach for striker Ollie Watkins, making it clear they don't intend to sell him, especially ahead of a crucial Champions League fixture.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the team's need for help in attack, particularly after injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.
Collection
[
|
...
]