Ollie Watkins emerged as a late transfer window target for Arsenal, who have been relying on the goals and continued presence of Kai Havertz.

However, it sounds as though the Watkins trail has gone cold, and according to John Townley, speaking on the Claret and Blue Podcast, the Aston Villa star won’t be going anywhere on deadline day. Townley shared what he knows about Watkins amid murmurs that he could still be on the move.

Aston Villa transfer news as Ollie Watkins stance matches Unai Emery's despite Arsenal bid and late January window interest

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey shares why Aston Villa are so angry with Arsenal over their £60million bid for Ollie Watkins.

Ollie Watkins is ‘open’ to joining Arsenal before the transfer deadline if Aston Villa back down and agree a deal with the Gunners. The future of England striker Watkins looks set to be one of the biggest talking points in the final few days of the transfer window after he was the subject of a big-money offer from Arsenal.

Watkins is also only the second Villa player after Gabriel Agbonlahor to be directly involved in 100 Premier League goals (61 goals, 39 assists)

Arsenal have had an approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins turned down as they try to bring in a new forward before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins emerged as a surprise late target for Arsenal in the January transfer window but a move collapsed