BREAKING: Arsenal working on sensational Ollie Watkins deal – initial bid submitted

Arsenal are reportedly working on a sensational deal to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
Transfer insider @TheSecretScout reports on X that Arsenal have approached Aston Villa regarding a move for their star striker, Ollie Watkins. A fee in the region of £60m is believed to be under discussion.
Aston Villa see Jhon Durán as their long-term centre-forward and are open to selling Watkins for the right price.
UPDATE:
Highly reliable journalist Sami Mokbel has confirmed that Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Watkins.
The club are understood to have already submitted an initial bid for the English international, with an improved offer expected to follow.
Shortly after, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Aston Villa have rejected a £60m bid from Arsenal for the 29-year-old.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán is in advanced talks with Saudi side Al Nassr over a potential move this month.
🚨🔴EXCL: Arsenal have approached Aston Villa to sign Ollie Watkins. Fee in the region of £60m. No agreement or decision yet but talks with #AVFC & player representatives advancing as #AFC try to land striker before deadline day 🕰️
— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) January 29, 2025
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