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Arsenal Intensifies Bid for Aston Villa's Watkins

1/30/2025

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Arsenal Targets Watkins

Arsenal is ramping up their pursuit of striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa as the January transfer window approaches its end. After a £60 million bid was turned down, the stakes have risen, especially with Villa's Jhon Duran heading to Al Nassr. Watkins remains a crucial target for Mikel Arteta, heightening the urgency of the deal.

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Arsenal Pursues Striker

Arsenal is on the hunt for a new striker as the January transfer window approaches its close. With injuries plaguing their attack, Mikel Arteta is eyeing talents like Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mathys Tel to bolster their squad and intensify their title fight against Liverpool.

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Arsenal Targets Watkins

Arsenal is ramping up their pursuit of striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa as the January transfer window approaches its end. After a £60 million bid was turned down, the stakes have risen, especially with Villa's Jhon Duran heading to Al Nassr. Watkins remains a crucial target for Mikel Arteta, heightening the urgency of the deal.

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