Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the January transfer window shows a lack of forward planning at the North London club.

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was tightlipped when asked at his own press conference on Friday about whether the Gunners had made a bid for Watkins.

Arsenal have spent most of January looking to reinforce their striker ranks. Gabriel Jesus was ruled out for the rest of the season earlier this month after suffering an ACL injury, leaving only Kai Havertz available for the Gunners up front. Much has been said of the struggles both have faced in trying to find consistent form.