Aston Villa have rejected a surprise bumper bid from Arsenal for star striker Ollie Watkins, according to multiple reports. The Gunners were short of a 'number nine' even before Gabriel Jesus suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month, but had appeared set to let the opportunity to recruit mis-season pass them by.

Arsenal have made a shock approach to sign Ollie Watkins before the end of the January transfer window, talkSPORT understands. However, the Gunners have seen their initial enquiry rejected by

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has taken to social media to send a message to the fans after their 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.