Ollie Watkins dreams of playing for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta is trying to help him realise this ambition. On Wednesday Arsenal made a formal offer for the Aston Villa striker amounting to around €72 million.

Arsenal are interested in signing Aston Villa hitman Ollie Watkins over the closing days of the January transfer window as they attempt to end their striker frustration and could see themselves at the

Watkins' preferred destination should a club decide to meet his substantial price tag would be Arsenal. Being a lifelong supporter of the Gunners, the possibility of a transfer to his cherished team could prove exciting for Watkins and his family - who have been hopeful of an Emirates Stadium switch before.

Aston Villa have rejected an approach from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins. Sources confirmed to BBC Sport the Gunners made their enquiry for the 29-year-old on Monday. Watkins started in Villa's Champions League game against Celtic on Wednesday night at Villa Park, with reports of a £60m Arsenal bid first surfacing hours before kick-off.

Latest Aston Villa transfer news as Ollie Watkins is wanted by Arsenal in the final days of the winter transfer window

Arsenal have reportedly launched an unsuccessful transfer bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, and they are preparing a second offer to try and tempt their Premier League rivals. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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

Aston Villa are unhappy with the timing of Arsenal's offer for Villa striker Ollie Watkins ahead of the Celtic game. The post Aston Villa ‘Are Not Happy’ With Arsenal’s Ollie Watkins Bid Before Celtic Game appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News,

Arsenal have made a shock offer for Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins in the final week of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a new striker before the winter window closes on Monday night after losing Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury earlier in the month.

Arsenal have made a surprise bid for striker Ollie Watkins, but Aston Villa have turned down an initial approach from their Premier League rivals.