Arsenal make FINAL decision on Ollie Watkins as Sky journalist reveals inside information from Emirates
Arsenal have decided not to pursue a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins on transfer deadline day, with Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill revealing the Gunners’ stance on bringing potential new signings on Monday night while a separate report has claimed that the north London club are planning to go big on a Spain international in the summer of 2025.
TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reported earlier on deadline day that Arsenal are considering making a second and improved offer for Watkins. The Gunners had a bid of £40million for the England international striker turned down last week, with Premier League rivals Villa adamant that they will not sell their prized asset in the middle of the season.
Sources have told TEAMtalk that Watkins is “gutted” that Villa turned down advances from Arsenal and is apprehensive that the Gunners may not come back for him in the summer of 2025.
Watkins is a boyhood Arsenal fan and has been in good form for Villa. The striker has scored 11 goals and given nine assists in 33 matches in all competitions this season.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Watkins scored 27 goals and provided 13 assists in 53 appearances for Villa.
Arsenal make FINAL decision on Ollie Watkins as Sky journalist reveals inside information from Emirates
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Arsenal have decided not to pursue a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins on transfer deadline day, with Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill revealing the Gunners’ stance on bringing potential new signings on Monday night while a separate report has claimed that the north London club are planning to go big on a Spain international in the summer of 2025.
TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reported earlier on deadline day that Arsenal are considering making a second and improved offer for Watkins. The Gunners had a bid of £40million for the England international striker turned down last week, with Premier League rivals Villa adamant that they will not sell their prized asset in the middle of the season
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Sources have told TEAMtalk that Watkins is “gutted” that Villa turned down advances from Arsenal and is apprehensive that the Gunners may not come back for him in the summer of 2025.
Watkins is a boyhood Arsenal fan and has been in good form for Villa. The striker has scored 11 goals and given nine assists in 33 matches in all competitions this season.
During the 2023-24 campaign, Watkins scored 27 goals and provided 13 assists in 53 appearances for Villa.
Sky Sports News are now reporting that Arsenal have decided not to make any more signings on transfer deadline day.
Well-known and well-connected reporter Gary Cotterill has revealed live from Emirates Stadium that Arsenal will not sign or offload any players between now and when the transfer window closes.
Cotterill told Sky Sports News at 7:43pm: “I’m told and it is my understanding that there will be no ins and no outs today at Arsenal and indeed in the whole of January. No business, we understand, at Arsenal.”
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