Arsenal's late interest in signing Ollie Watkins looks likely to be one of the main stories on transfer deadline day. The Gunners reportedly launched a bid in the final days of January, which was promptly rejected by Aston Villa,

Arsenal will decide whether to sign a top Serie A striker - or wait for the summer to try again for Ollie Watkins after his true thoughts were revealed.

Former Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs has applauded Unai Emery for the way in which he has handled the fallout from the collapse of Ollie Watkins ’ proposed transfer to the Gunners. Villa turned down a bid from Arsenal for England striker Watkins earlier this week, reported to be in the region of £60million.