Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins emerged as a surprise late target for Arsenal in the January transfer window but a move collapsed

However, it sounds as though the Watkins trail has gone cold, and according to John Townley, speaking on the Claret and Blue Podcast, the Aston Villa star won’t be going anywhere on deadline day. Townley shared what he knows about Watkins amid murmurs that he could still be on the move.

Arsenal have been linked with a last-minute move to sign former transfer target Dusan Vlahovic, after reports that Juventus' talks with the striker over a contract extension have stalled. With less than 24 hours of the transfer window left,

Mathys Tel to Man Utd, Ollie Watkins to Arsenal and six deadline day transfers that could still happen - Premier League clubs will be scrambling to get business done before tonight’s deadline, with in

Arsenal remain interested in finalising a deal for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins before the end of Transfer Deadline Day. The Gunners lodged an enquiry to sign Watkins last week, but their initial offer of €48 million (£40m) was immediately rebuffed by Unai Emery’s side.

Transfer deadline day has arrived and for Arsenal, the hopes of landing a striker have ebbed and flowed throughout the month. Mikel Arteta however goes into Monday off the back of a massive lift by beating Manchester CIty still needing to find that reinforcement.

Ollie Watkins has been given late hope of completing his dream move to Arsenal, having seen Aston Villa knock back the Gunners’ first bid.

Arsenal may be forced to consider alternative targets, as the "ship might have sailed" on a deal for Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge has revealed to GIVEMESPORT. The Gunners launched a surprise £60 million attempt to land the 29-year-old last week,