Ollie Watkins Nearing Arsenal Move with Surprising £60m Bid; A Diehard Fan Finally Fulfilling Dream
OLLIE WATKINS is reportedly contemplating a departure from Aston Villa to join Arsenal.
The Gunners are actively seeking the England forward, who has emerged as their top target to fill in for the injured Gabriel Jesus.
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Arsenal recently had a £60million offer DECLINED by Aston Villa, who are potentially losing Jhon Duran.
Villa is likely to reject a second offer for their star forward due to the urgency of finding a suitable substitute.
Nonetheless, long-time Gunners fan Watkins is said to be receptive to the idea of moving from Villa Park to the Emirates.
This information is sourced from The Daily Mail, which claims that the 29-year-old would gladly take the opportunity to transfer to north London if both teams can reach an agreement.
Watkins, who led England to the Euro 2024 final, has not publicly commented on his future plans.
However, he did express joy on social media following Villa’s progression to the last-16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.
He posted on Instagram: “Excited to qualify in the top 8 of the UCL. A special evening for this remarkable club. (The groundsman might need to reconsider his position).”
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Watkins has played a pivotal role in Villa’s progress under former Gunners coach Unai Emery.
The Three Lions striker has enjoyed a fruitful season, recording 11 goals and assisting nine times in 32 appearances.
Ollie Watkins expresses his pride in representing his country ahead of England’s Euro Final
Watkins contributed a goal and an assist in Villa’s recent Champions League group stage match against Celtic on Wednesday.
He could have netted again had he not missed a penalty at the 67-minute mark.
Villa will return to action on Saturday, taking on Wolves in the Black Country derby at Molineux.
Arsenal, meanwhile, will face Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday.
