The Gunners are readying a second bid for the talented England international, but their old boss, Emery, is set to ruin their dreams of signing him. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Emery has privately told Aston Villa’s board that he wants Watkins to stay in this window.

Unai Emery said he does not want Ollie Watkins to leave Aston Villa amid interest from Arsenal, but said if Jhon Durán joins Al Nassr then it is "good news."

Unai Emery wants to keep Ollie Watkins but says Jhon Duran exit is ‘good money’ - Both of Villa’s strikers are subject to interest in the January transfer window.