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 Red Bull Leipzig this month.

Arsenal have been told how much they need to offer if they want to complete a transfer for striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.

Aston Villa reportedly received an approach from Arsenal this week and a £60million offer from the Gunners to sign Ollie Watkins before the winter transfer window closes

Arsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, with fellow striker Jhon Durán poised to leave instead after the club received an offer rising to £80m from Al-Nassr for the Colombian.

With time of the essence in the January transfer window, Arsenal have already identified which striker they want to sign after failing to lure Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins to the Emirates

Ollie Watkins broke a little-known rule in an embarrassing moment during Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Celtic. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Aston Villa ‘are not happy’ about the timing of Arsenal’s bid to sign Ollie Watkins, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, with it coming on the eve of a crucial Champions League game against Celtic.

Arsenal have made a shock move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins who has previously made his feelings clear about a move to the Emirates Stadium.