Ollie Watkins is ‘open’ to becoming a member of Arsenal earlier than the switch deadline if Aston Villa again down and agree a take care of the Gunners.
The way forward for England striker Watkins seems set to be one of many largest speaking factors within the remaining few days of the switch window after he was the topic of a big-money provide from Arsenal.
Arsenal submitted an official bid to Villa, hoping for Watkins to bolster Mikel Arteta’s depleted attacking choices, however had been knocked again.
The north London membership, eyeing a primary Premier League title since 2004 and a run within the Champions League, are anticipated to make an improved bid and have been buoyed by Watkins’ response to the switch hypothesis.
In line with the Every day Mail, Watkins is concerned with a transfer to the Emirates Stadium and would readily agree phrases with Arsenal ought to they make a breakthrough in talks with Villa.
Watkins supported Arsenal rising up and revealed earlier in his profession that it’s his ‘dream’ to play for the Gunners.
The 29-year-old would strengthen an Arsenal squad that misplaced Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending harm earlier within the month.
Watkins would possible instantly displace present first-choice Arsenal striker Kai Havertz, who has struggled with consistency since his £65m transfer from Chelsea.
A member of England’s Euro 2024 squad, Watkins has scored 81 objectives in 201 appearances for Aston Villa, with 27 of these coming throughout a vastly spectacular 2023-24 marketing campaign.
The ex-Brentford star added to his tally on Wednesday evening as Aston Villa concluded their Champions League group marketing campaign with an entertaining win over Celtic.
Aston Villa rejected a proposal for Watkins earlier than fellow striker Jhon Duran was closing in on a big-money transfer to the Saudi Professional League.
Duran’s imminent departure will make Unai Emery much more determined to maintain maintain of Watkins and Aston Villa haven’t indicated to Arsenal a price that will change their switch stance.
Nevertheless, in response to The Telegraph, Villa Park bosses privately worth Watkins at greater than £80m, that means it will take an enormous bid from Arsenal to even persuade them to promote.
Addressing the hypothesis surrounding Watkins after Villa beat Celtic, Emery – previously of Arsenal – stated: ‘I don’t need him to be offered.
‘It’s excellent news to have affords from different golf equipment. Each participant could be out there in case it’s good for the participant, membership and the staff.
‘However to get this deal, after all we’re going to be very demanding and Watkins is our striker.’
Aston Villa face native rivals Wolves on Saturday whereas Arsenal tackle Manchester Metropolis this weekend earlier than membership bosses can focus fully on Monday’s switch deadline day.
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