Ollie Watkins would be 'open' to joining Arsenal before the transfer deadline as Aston Villa's asking price is revealed, according to reports.

Arsenal are interested in signing England international striker Ollie Watkins from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the January transfer window.

Latest Aston Villa transfer rumours as Unai Emery faces a transfer threat from his former club Arsenal for Ollie Watkins

Ollie Watkins is ‘open’ to joining Arsenal before the transfer deadline if Aston Villa back down and agree a deal with the Gunners. The future of England striker Watkins looks set to be one of the biggest talking points in the final few days of the transfer window after he was the subject of a big-money offer from Arsenal.

Arsenal may have to break the bank to sign Ollie Watkins before the January transfer window closes as reports suggest Aston Villa have revealed their huge asking price for the striker.

Arsenal did not offer as much as £60million to Aston Villa for England striker Ollie Watkins, according to a report. It was reported on Wednesday night that Arsenal made an audacious bid to sign Watkins from Aston Villa, hours before both clubs played in the Champions League.

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.

Unai Emery has said strikers Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins being wanted by other clubs is a sign of Aston Villa’s recent successes. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Duran is expected to undergo a medical in London on Thursday ahead of a proposed permanent transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

Aston Villa reject an initial approach from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins and are reportedly considering a Saudi bid for Jhon Duran.

Sky Sports have reported that Arsenal will be making their second bid to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in this winter transfer window. They have been interested in the player since the start