Arsenal is setting its sights on Aston Villa and England sensation Ollie Watkins as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options. The prolific English striker found the back of the net 16 times across all competitions for Villa last season, and this season, he’s already scored seven goals. Impressed by Watkins’ impressive goal-scoring record, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reportedly wants to secure the striker’s services in the upcoming January transfer window, as per reports from Fichajes.
However, prying Watkins away from Villa won’t be an easy task. The 27-year-old forward is a vital cog in Aston Villa’s squad, and with the team competing in European competitions this season, the Premier League outfit is unlikely to part ways with their star player without a significant fight. Watkins, a former Brentford player, had previously disclosed his roots as a fan of Arsenal, coming from a family of devoted Gooners. Whether his childhood dream of donning the Arsenal jersey will materialize remains to be seen, creating an intriguing narrative for football fans to follow.