Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has long-been linked with a move to Arsenal as Edu continues to bolster the side's attacking options. Once again said to be on the Gunners' list of summer transfer targets at the end of this season, speculation over a possible move to north London has resurfaced.
This comes as the 27-year-old, who was a boyhood Arsenal fan, is enjoying arguably his finest form of his Premier League career. His performances have gone up another notch since Unai Emery's arrival at Villa Park, with the forward having recorded 10 goal contributions in 13 appearances under the Spaniard.
His last eight Villa starts have also brought about six goals, a run which has helped the Birmingham-outfit to just four points off a European spot. He has become one of Emery's most important players, and the former Arsenal boss will be hopeful of tying his star striker down to a new contract to deter the Gunners from making a fresh summer move.
