Villa, Mikel Arteta and Ollie Watkins

Ollie Watkins to Arsenal? Aston Villa reject bid for striker as Mikel Arteta seeks more attacking options
Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.
'Guilt tripping' – Mikel Arteta’s former Arsenal colleague applauds Villa’s handling of Watkins deal
The Ollie Watkins deal is dead in the water and the sooner that everyone moves on the better. Of course the disappointment at missing out on another target will rankle, particularly when you consider Watkins’ well-known support of our great club,
Mikel Arteta questioned over Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins after failed striker bid
Mikel Arteta has refused to be drawn on whether Arsenal will submit a second bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
What Mikel Arteta has already said about Ollie Watkins is now very interesting after £60m bid
However, on day 29, Arsenal tabled a £60 million bid to sign Watkins from Aston Villa, but that offer was rejected by Unai Emery’s side. Arsenal are expected to make another bid for Watkins, and Mikel Arteta’s previous comments about the England striker explains why he’s so keen to sign him.
Mikel Arteta makes desperate transfer plea after crushing Aston Villa draw
Mikel Arteta has blamed Arsenal's limited squad depth for their struggles keeping up with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table. Saturday's 2-2 draw with Aston Villa saw Arsenal drop six points behind the leaders,
Mikel Arteta responds as Ollie Watkins to Arsenal transfer is dismissed by Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been the subject of a transfer bid from Arsenal towards the end of the winter window
Mikel Arteta learns final Ollie Watkins Arsenal transfer decision as huge deal agreed
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