Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the January transfer window shows a lack of forward planning at the North London club.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has claimed that Ollie Watkins wants to stay at the club, despite significant interest from Arsenal. The England international is a boyhood Gunners fan and rumours of a move to the Emirates Stadium have ramped up following news that Arsenal are planning on submitting a second bid after an initial offer was turned down.

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