“The player’s behaviour has changed since we blocked his move to Arsenal …I have inform Arteta now, they should come and sign him as soon as possible because he’s not committed to the team anymore”: Club manager begs Arsenal to finally seal move for the best player in his team as the Player hasn’t been training since his Gunners’ move was blocked
Arsenal previously made a transfer bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and have received a possible boost in their pursuit.
The Gunners saw a bid rejected for Watkins in January, and they will likely make a move for a striker again in the summer transfer window.
Seeing as they tried to sign Watkins in January, there is a possibility that Arsenal could make an improved bid for the 29-year-old in the summer window.
Aston Villa were reluctant to sell Watkins, but there is now a fresh transfer update which may give the Gunners a better chance of landing the England international.
According to TeamTalk, Aston Villa are reportedly interested in signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, who looks more and more likely to leave the Serie A side in the summer transfer window.
His contract at Juventus expires in June 2026, but talks over a new deal have stalled, meaning that the Italian side may look to sell Vlahovic in the summer.
If Villa were to make a move for the Serbian striker, it could free up Arsenal to move for Watkins, as Villa would have their replacement in place in the form of Vlahovic.
Arsenal were linked to Vlahovic in the Janaury transfer window, but they decided against making a move for him, and bid for Watkins instead.
Which striker could Arsenal sign in January?
The Gunners could make another move for Watkins, who is a boyhood fan, so a move to the Emirates would be preferable for him.
However, if not, Arsenal’s primary target remains Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, although the Magpies will be reluctant to sell him should they qualify for the Champions League.
Furthermore, Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig remains a strong target for Arsenal, as a 21-year-old who can develop into a top class number nine for Mikel Arteta
