Arsenal offer for ‘dream’ Watkins transfer ‘encouraged’ amid ‘quick pivot’ to ‘new striker priority’
According to reports, Ollie Watkins’ team ‘encouraged’ Arsenal to make a bid for the Aston Villa forward, who is likely to miss out on his ‘dream’ move. The Gunners are trying to sign a new striker before the January transfer window closes. Gabriel Jesus’ injury has left them with Kai Havertz as head coach Mikel Arteta’s only centre-forward option.