Arsenal are still trying to sign a new striker before the transfer window slams shut and the Juventus forward is at the top of their shortlist, but getting him won't be easy

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins is ‘happy to stay’ at Aston Villa and will not join Premier League rivals Arsenal this January transfer window. Earlier this week, Arsenal make an audacious bid to sign England striker Watkins in an effort to rejuvenate their struggling attack.

Arsenal are 'playing on Ollie Watkins heartstrings' after a 'surprise bid' for the Aston Villa star was dismissed out of hand.

Mikel Arteta has remained clear in his belief that Arsenal can achieve something special this season, but actions speak louder than words. And, if Arsenal’s approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins tells us anything, it is that Arteta really does believe there is still plenty to play for.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in the transfer window with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claiming Ollie Watkins is set to stay at the club despite interest from the Gunners.Aston Villa rejected a bid

Hours before both teams engaged in their UEFA Champions League phase deciders, Arsenal reportedly launched a late bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal have made a bold move for Aston Villa’s star striker Ollie Watkins as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his attacking force before the January transfer window closes. However, their initial bid, reportedly worth £60 million, has been swiftly rejected by Villa, leaving the Gunners with a difficult decision.

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association for surrounding referee Michael Oliver in the win over Wolves. It came in the aftermath of Myles Lewis-Skelly receiving a red card in the clash, which was eventually overturned. Arsenal have a few days to give a response to the charge before an independent commission reviews the situation.

Leon Bailey was then unfortunate not to level the score from close range after a nice ball from Emiliano Buendia found the Jamaican via a smart Ollie Watkins ... Aston Villa F.C. 101 Great Goals ...

Unai Emery, fresh from offloading striker Jhon Duran for £77.5m to Al-Nassr, has confirmed that Ollie Watkins will not be moving to Arsenal before the closure of this transfer window

Arsenal are interested in signing England international striker Ollie Watkins from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the January transfer window.