The Gunners are readying a second bid for the talented England international, but their old boss, Emery, is set to ruin their dreams of signing him. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Emery has privately told Aston Villa’s board that he wants Watkins to stay in this window.

Unai Emery said he does not want Ollie Watkins to leave Aston Villa amid interest from Arsenal, but said if Jhon Durán joins Al Nassr then it is "good news."

Arsenal are ready to increase their bid for Ollie Watkins after seeing an opening offer rejected - and Unai Emery has made Aston Villa's position clear.