Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Arsenal have had an approach for Watkins turned down in their move to sign a forward - (Action Images via Reuters)

Arsenal face an uphill battle in their bid to sign Ollie Watkins, with Aston Villa unwilling to lose both the England striker and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline.

The Gunners want to sign a forward in the final days of the window and have had an approach for Watkins turned down.