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 striker Ollie Watkins has urged manager Unai Emery to play two up front. After Saturday's 2-2 draw at Arsenal, Watkins admits he prefers playing alongside Jhon Duran in a two-man ...