Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins is reportedly willing to join Arsenal in the summer transfer window despite the Gunners' unsuccessful bid in January. Arsenal is expected to rekindle their interest in the 29-year-old striker at the end of the season.
Ollie Watkins has expressed openness to a transfer to Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window , following Arsenal 's unsuccessful pursuit of the Aston Villa forward in late January. Reports suggest that the Gunners are planning to revive their interest in the 29-year-old striker at the end of the current season.During the January transfer window, Arsenal submitted a £60 million bid for Watkins, but Villa swiftly rejected the offer due to its timing.
At the time, Villa was facing a shortage of attacking options due to their decision to allow Danny Ings to join a Saudi Arabian club, even with the late acquisition of Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. However, it is believed that both Watkins and Villa are more receptive to the prospect of a transfer occurring in the summer and are willing to consider Arsenal's potential return.Arsenal is hoping to appeal to Watkins' childhood admiration for the club to sway his decision. Notably, former Manchester United player and recruitment expert, Darren Brown, has asserted that a move to Arsenal could be a logical progression for Watkins, despite Villa's recent success. Brown acknowledges the significance of Watkins' current status as the primary striker for Villa, stating that it could potentially influence his decision to stay. However, he firmly believes that a transfer to Arsenal would represent a significant step up for Watkins' career, despite Villa's impressive performances. Brown confidently predicts that if Arsenal renews its interest in Watkins during the summer, he would be inclined to make the move.
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