The Gunners are ready to increase their bid for Watkins after seeing an opening offer rejected by an angry Aston Villa - but he's not the only forward on their radar in the final days of the transfer

Unai Emery insists he does not want to lose Ollie Watkins and says Aston Villa will be ‘very demanding’ in any possible deal involving the striker after Arsenal ’s failed £60m offer. The Gunners launched a stunning move for Watkins in the final week of the January transfer window, but saw their opening bid worth £60m knocked back by Aston Villa.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.

Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa will not sell Ollie Watkins after Arsenal reportedly made a £60 million ($74 million) bid just hours before the England striker helped his team reach the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Unai Emery has issued a warning to Arsenal, West Ham and any other club interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran before the January transfer window closes. Duran was once again named on Villa’s bench on Sunday as England international Ollie Watkins started the Premier League clash against West Ham.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was asked about Ollie Watkins after being the subject of a shock bid from Arsenal this week

Aston Villa reject an initial approach from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins and are reportedly considering a Saudi bid for Jhon Duran.

ASTON VILLA BOSS Unai Emery is determined to keep Ollie Watkins at the club this month amid offers from Arsenal but admits Jhon Duran’s potential exit is a good deal. Both of Villa’s strikers are subject to interest in the January transfer window,