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.

Hours before both teams engaged in their UEFA Champions League phase deciders, Arsenal reportedly launched a late bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Arsenal have had a bid rejected by Aston Villa for England striker Ollie Watkins; Watkins has scored 10 goals in 23 games for Villa in the Premier League this season; Gunners expected to return with improved offer;

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins shared a message on social media after beating Celtic in the Champions League amid Arsenal speculation.

Aston Villa have rejected a formal offer from Arsenal for Ollie Watkins, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal want to sign a forward before Monday's transfer deadline and are pursuing alternative options after accepting Benjamin Sesko is unlikely to leave Red Bull Leipzig this month.

Aston Villa are set to turn down all offers for Ollie Watkins as Arsenal prepare a new bid for the forward.Arsenal failed with a £60m offer to sign the England international on Wednesday, an offer

Arsenal have turned their attention to Ollie Watkins as they try and secure January reinforcements for Mikel Arteta's attack. Villa have rejected a bid from the Gunners for their striker with the end of the winter transfer window looming less than a week away.

Sky Sports have reported that Arsenal will be making their second bid to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in this winter transfer window. They have been interested in the player since the start

First bid was around half Midlands club’s valuation but title-chasers are weighing up a second approach. Plus, Saudis bid £54m for Mitoma

If he was definitive about Watkins, the coach knew what was coming for Duran. It’s no secret the Colombian has wanted more minutes.