Arsenal warned they're wasting their time 'pushing' for Ollie Watkins transfer
Football January 31, 2025 02:39 AM

Arsenal legend believes his former club are wasting their time by targeting .

have had a rejected by Villa, but they are . However, Villa the England international, with fellow striker Jhon Duran in a deal worth €77million (£64.5m) plus add-ons.

Arsenal are desperate to sign a forward with and Gabriel Jesus currently sidelined with serious injuries. "My opinion is clear - we lost two very important players in Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus, so we lack goals, people and options in the front line, it's clear," manager last week.

"If we can get the right player, that's what we are actively looking at, but any player - no. We need someone that makes us better and makes an impact on the team, it's clear that for the period that we have lost them ideally, we need some help because we were short already and we're even shorter. The team has still coped with that but we have to do what is right for the club."

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However, they are running out of time to complete a deal with the January transfer window set to close in less than a week. "They've been linked with Ollie Watkins," Keown said on ahead of in the on Wednesday.

"It's an interesting one because he's a decent player. I would want him. I don't think Villa will accept the deal. They've got two very good strikers there haven't they so eventually one may move on.

"Or maybe they'll both stay, I don't know. But Arsenal are definitely pushing in the last few days of the transfer window and they need to strike."

Arsenal , with the 19-year-old forward pushing for a move away from this month. Tel has made just three starts across all competitions so far this season and wants more game time.

However, a number of other clubs are also interested in signing Tel, including , and . The teenager will before making any decisions.

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