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Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

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Arsenal target: Aston Villa have rejected an opening offer from the Gunners for England striker Ollie Watkins - (Action Images via Reuters)

Arsenal have had an approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins turned down as they try to bring in a new forward before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Villa boss Unai Emery has stressed his reluctance to lose the England striker, who was on the scoresheet on Wednesday night as his side beat Celtic 4-2 to book a spot in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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