Arsenal is looking to add a forward to their squad in the upcoming transfer window, and there is one standout player from the Premier League who remains on their radar.
Throughout the current season, Mikel Arteta has had to make do without a true number nine when Gabriel Jesus has been unavailable, and this has been seen as a weakness by many experts analyzing the Gunners.
While names like Ivan Toney from Brentford and Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna have been consistently linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, another player has now caught Arsenal’s attention.
According to Todofichajes, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is a player of interest for Arsenal. However, it will not be easy to convince the England international to leave Villa Park.
Watkins recently signed a new contract with Aston Villa that will keep him at the club until 2028. This means that any potential transfer will come with a hefty price tag for the 28-year-old striker.
Unai Emery sees Watkins as a crucial player for his team, and he has once again had a successful season. With 18 goals and 12 assists in 35 matches, Watkins’ performances have been impressive, especially considering he does not play for one of the “Big Six” clubs.
Out of all the strikers linked to Arsenal, Watkins seems to be the best fit for the Gunners. His exceptional movement and additional qualities would complement the other forwards in Arteta’s squad.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com