‘Arsenal to seal perfect Ollie Watkins deal’ – Fans wowed by Aston Villa news
Arsenal fans have taken to social media in response to reports linking the club with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
On 29 January, the Gunners made a surprise move for the 29-year-old, with initial reports suggesting they were in talks with Villa over a deal ahead of the transfer deadline [Daily Mail].
However, their first proposal worth around £60 million was swiftly rejected by Villa as the club are “not happy with timing of the bid” [Fabrizio Romano on X].
With Gabriel Jesus sidelined due to injury, and Kai Havertz currently the only available striker at the club, Arsenal supporters have been calling for a forward signing.
The pursuit of Watkins has sparked excitement, with fans hopeful that the club is still looking to strengthen its attack in the final days of the window.
Arsenal fans excited about potential Ollie Watkins move
Mikel Arteta’s side are facing an injury-ravaged season. Key players, including Bukayo Saka and Jesus, have been sidelined, leaving the Gunners with pressing concerns up front.
The club has been linked with other forwards, such as Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, but Football Insider revealed that Isak is a priority for the summer rather than the current window. This leaves Arteta still looking to add attacking depth before the deadline.
A move for Watkins late in the window may not materialise, especially with Unai Emery’s side potentially losing their other striker, Jhon Duran, to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, despite strong disapproval from Villa fans.
Watkins has directly contributed to 100 Premier League goals for the club, with 61 goals and 39 assists, becoming just the second Villa player to reach such a milestone [OptaJoe on X].
This season, he’s been in fine form, with 10 goals and eight assists in all competitions, making 31 appearances, including 19 league starts.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh bid [Daily Mail], and fans are eager to see the deal go through. One supporter described Watkins as “perfect” for the team, while another expressed their excitement, saying, “Woah, now this is ambition.”
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