Arsenal are preparing a spectacular second bid for striker Ollie Watkins while Aston Villa decide whether to sell the England international or Jhon Duran in the final days of the January transfer window.

The clock is ticking for Arsenal as deadline day looms, yet Mikel Arteta's team have not made a single signing. The Gunners could certainly benefit from some fresh faces to bolster their squad for the coming months.

Indeed, the higher-ups at Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could well be the signings that defines their season. According to The Mail, Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could be the signing to ignite their title push. Arsenal currently sit six points behind Liverpool in the title race with the Reds having a game in hand on the Gunners.

Arsenal have been urged to sign a striker this month - and it seems they have set their sights on doing a huge deal for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins before the transfer deadline

In today's Premier League rumors, Arsenal to bid again for Ollie Watkins, Tyler Dibling linked with Bayern Munich and Steven Gerrard set to leave Al-Ettifaq.

Arsenal have made a shock move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins who has already made his feelings clear on a move to the Emirates. The Gunners have been on the lookout for attacking reinforcements in January following the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Arsenal's £60m bid for Ollie Watkins has been rejected by Aston Villa, with the Gunners set to return with an improved offer.

Mikel Arteta is said to be a long-standing admirer of the England striker, and the Gunners are now working on what would be a stunning swoop ahead of next week's winter transfer deadline. The odds are stacked against Arsenal, given that Watkins has more than three years left to run on his contract and is a key player for Unai Emery.

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches. Arsenal are reportedly readying their second bid for Aston Villa’s England

Aston Villa reject an initial approach from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins and are reportedly considering a Saudi bid for Jhon Duran.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

While Saka must be a fan of his countryman, Unai Emery hinted Watkins will snub Arsenal and stay at Aston Villa after they beat Celtic 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Declan Rice has also spent a number of years playing with the Arsenal target for England and against him as well.