The Each day Mail had broke the information that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has been a long-time admirer of England worldwide and the membership has now made a transfer for the 29-year-old. Watkins nonetheless has three years remaining on his contract at Aston Villa, the place he’s regarded as a key determine in Unai Emery’s plans.
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That mentioned, a transfer to Arsenal might be tempting for Watkins, who has brazenly admitted to being an Arsenal fan rising up. In 2020, whereas at Brentford, he mentioned, “That’s the dream, to play for Arsenal in the future. However, you realize, it’s a protracted shot.”
Villa, nevertheless, will really feel assured given Watkins’ contract state of affairs, and it’s unclear whether or not the Gunners will be capable to pull off what can be probably the most thrilling transfers of the January window. Jhon Duran’s potential departure to the Saudi Professional League implies that they won’t be actively seeking to make every other gross sales upfront.
Watkins has scored 10 objectives in 31 appearances for Villa this season, together with one within the current 2-2 draw towards Arsenal on the Emirates.
The Gunners are open to bringing in a ahead as they try and steal a march on Liverpool within the Premier League title race. The membership opted not to herald a No.9 in the course of the summer season, with Arteta believing that Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus can be sufficient.
