Arsenal made a bold attempt to sign the Aston Villa of Watkens with the approach of the transfer date.
Michael Arta, who has long been fans in England, prompted the club to work on their interest in the 29 -year -old striker with artillery who lack a decent and traditional striker.
Reports indicate that Arsenal's initial offer – which is believed to be about 60 million pounds – has been rejected, but is expected to return to Mohsen's offer in an attempt to secure his services before February 3.
With three years in his contract at Villa Park, Watskins is still an integral part of the Unai Emery team.
However, the possibility of moving to the UAE can like the striker, who previously talked about his admiration for Arsenal and will immediately win the Premier League title.
While he was in Berntord in 2020, Watercins said: “This is a dream, to play with Arsenal one day. But, as you know, it is a long snapshot.”
🚨🔴⚪ Aston Villa today rejected an official offer from Arsenal for Olie Watkins.
The proposal of about 60 million pounds refused because a villa is not satisfied with the timing of the offer, before the decisive UCL game for the club.
👀🇸🇦 Villa also in active conversations with Nasser to John Duran. pic.twitter.com/krgjfzzyih
– Fabrizioranno January 29, 2025
North London club is eager to strengthen the attack options in the January window, where they aim to challenge Liverpool for the title
Despite Arsenal's strong interest, Villa is in a safe position due to the current decade of Decneys, which makes any possible transfer significant challenge.
Whether artillers can force a deal that still should be seen.
This season, Wattakens achieved 10 goals in 31 games in Villa, including one in its last 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the UAE.
Villa also in negotiations with the Saudi team Pro Legue Al Legue to sell top scorer JHON Duran.
Midlands is believed to be estimated at 80 million pounds.
