Arsenal face Ollie Watkins and striker transfer reality

Ollie Watkins: Why Arsenal walked away from deal for Aston Villa striker
Ollie Watkins emerged as a late transfer window target for Arsenal, who have been relying on the goals and continued presence of Kai Havertz.
Is Ollie Watkins the type of forward Arsenal should be looking at?
Marrying his attacking and creative attributes together, Watkins’ off-ball running is also a key part of his wider contribution to his team going forward. Across the Premier League, he is one of the men most likely to stretch the opposition’s defensive line with his intelligent movement.
Mikel Arteta responds to Arsenal's Ollie Watkins transfer interest - 'I'm very confident'
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta insists the Gunners are doing all they can to add to his squad
Aston Villa reporter shares Ollie Watkins update on deadline day after Arsenal interest
However, it sounds as though the Watkins trail has gone cold, and according to John Townley, speaking on the Claret and Blue Podcast, the Aston Villa star won’t be going anywhere on deadline day. Townley shared what he knows about Watkins amid murmurs that he could still be on the move.
Four winners and losers from Ollie Watkins’ potential Arsenal transfer including possible exit and a man reborn
Arsenal are pursuing a deal for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in the remaining days of the transfer window, in a move that could have significant impacts on Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal ‘expected’ to make second Ollie Watkins bid
A Transfer Battle BrewingArsenal have made a bold move for Aston Villa’s star striker Ollie Watkins as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his attacking force
Arsenal may be more likely to sign £55m attacker than Ollie Watkins
“Benjamin Sesko, we know Mikel Arteta is a huge fan of him. He might well be open to the move from RB Leipzig and come the summer, if Arsenal can get someone younger than Ollie Watkins, I think that’s the route they will go down.”
Arsenal transfer news and rumours as second Ollie Watkins bid prepared and medical booked
According to Sky Sports though, Arsenal are preparing to enter back with a second offer to land Watkins before the window slams shut. It remains to be seen what figure may be on the table for the England international, who is also an Arsenal fan.
Mathys Tel to Man Utd, Ollie Watkins to Arsenal and six deadline day transfers that could still happen
Premier League clubs will be scrambling to get business done before tonight’s deadline, with interest in Bayern Munich’s Tel and and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins transfer news: Arsenal given hope as Arteta pursues 'NOW OR NEVER' deal
Arsenal remain interested in finalising a deal for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins before the end of Transfer Deadline Day. The Gunners lodged an enquiry to sign Watkins last week, but their initial offer of €48 million (£40m) was immediately rebuffed by Unai Emery’s side.
Arsenal tipped to finalise Ollie Watkins transfer in double deadline day swoop
Arsenal have been told why they must sign two players before the January transfer window closes. The Gunners have until 11pm on Monday night to complete their transfer business before the window slams shut until the summer.
Arsenal’s Speculative Watkins Bid Shows A Lack Of Forward Planning
Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the January transfer window shows a lack of forward planning at the North London ...
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Arsenal Ollie Watkins transfer failure hands unwanted tag as £180m spend sends brutal reminder
Arsenal couldn't attract an attacking signing, while rivals Manchester City spent £180million on reinforcements.
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Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker
Club, the player and the team." News of Arsenal’s approach for Watkins broke on Wednesday afternoon, just hours before both sides were in Champions League action. It is understood, however, ...
Arsenal must go all-out to sign 24-goal/assist star after failed Watkins bid, 27% goal conversion rate – opinion
Arsenal must go all-out to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer after failing to land Aston Villa’s Ollie ...