Aston Villa have rejected a formal offer from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal want to sign a forward before Monday's transfer deadline and are pursuing alternative options after accepting Benjamin Sesko is unlikely to leave RB Leipzig this month.

Aston Villa have rejected a surprise bumper bid from Arsenal for star striker Ollie Watkins, according to multiple reports. The Gunners were short of a 'number nine' even before Gabriel Jesus suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month,

Arsenals’ hopes of landing Ollie Watkins this January transfer window have been dashed after Aston Villa knocked back their offer, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Daily Mail had broke the news