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

After the north London club made a bid for the Aston Villa striker, a well-known Sky Sports pundit has urged Mikel Arteta to go and sign an elite alternative instead before the winter window slams shu

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.

Ollie Watkins has been given late hope of completing his dream move to Arsenal, having seen Aston Villa knock back the Gunners’ first bid.

Arsenal transfer news with the latest on Ollie Watkins' proposed move from Aston Villa to the Emirates Stadium