Arsenal have turned their attentions trying to sign Ollie Watkins ahead of next week’s transfer deadline, according to the Daily Mail. Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is believed to be a long-term admirer of the 29-year-old.

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.

Arsenal are interested in bringing in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins before the transfer window shuts. The Daily Mail say the Gunners will go back in with an improved offer after seeing their opening bid turned down for the forward.