According to reports, Arsenal are considering a potential transfer move worth £85million for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins. The talented England international has been impressing at Villa Park, and it would be interesting to see how he performs at a larger club. Arsenal have been consistently linked with Watkins in recent times, although other clubs such as Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United have also shown interest. It appears that there are new rumors suggesting that Arsenal could take concrete steps to pursue their interest. While the 28-year-old will come at a high price, he is a quality player who could provide the goal threat that Mikel Arteta’s team has been lacking at times. Gabriel Jesus has not been the most reliable or prolific player, and he has had his fair share of injury problems during his time at Arsenal. Additionally, Eddie Nketiah has fallen out of favor recently due to his lack of impact, even as a backup player. Villa will be reluctant to lose a key player like Watkins, but their chances of convincing him to stay may depend on their ability to secure a top-four finish.
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