Arsenal have had their offer for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins rejected. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their attack after Gabriel Jesus was ruled out for the season with an ACL injury. Arsenal were initially linked with Matheus Cunha but have now shifted their focus to Watkins, a known Arsenal fan who has scored 10 Premier League goals this season.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a long-term admirer of the England international and the club have now moved for the 29-year-old to bolster his forward line.
Arsenal had been heavily linked with Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, but it seems Arteta has now turned his attentions to the Aston Villa forward. Watkins, known to be an Arsenal fan, has scored 10 Premier Leauge goals - including Villa's equaliser at Arsenal earlier this month.
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