€55m valuation
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Aston Villa have reportedly rejected a €70 million bid from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins. The Gunners’ need for attacking reinforcements have been well-documented and it’s only been heightened by injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus. Various strikers have been linked with the North London club this month but they’ve made their move for Villa star Watkins.
Reputable transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Arsenal have seen a €60m bid for the England international rejected. Villa are allegedly unhappy with the timing of the offer as they face a crucial Champions League clash with Celtic tonight. The Midlands clubs need to win in order to secure an automatic place in the last 16 and Watkins is expected to start. It’s unclear whether Arsenal will submit an improved offer with Mikel Arteta’s men also in action tonight away to Girona.
Watkins has been a revelation since joining Aston Villa from Brentford for €34m in 2020. The 29-year-old has scored 80 goals in 200 games for Villa and he’s also provided 34 assists. Villa have been busy in the market during January, particularly in offloading players with Diego Carlos, Jaden Philogene and Emi Buendia all departing.
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