Ollie Watkins is ‘open’ to joining Arsenal before the transfer deadline if Aston Villa back down and agree a deal with the Gunners. The future of England striker Watkins looks set to be one of the biggest talking points in the final few days of the transfer window after he was the subject of a big-money offer from Arsenal.

The north London club are keen on an in-form Premier League star, but Unai Emery's side are planning to bid for him in the January transfer window as a replacement for a departing player

Plus: Marco Asensio, Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha are being eyed by Aston Villa; Al Nassr are weighing up a shock move for Man City midfielder Mateo Kovacic; Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his Man City contract;

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign a striker in the January transfer market - with David Ornstein stating that Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins won't be on his way to north London, with the west Midlands club having 'no intention' of selling him amid Jhon Duran's impending move to Al-Nassr.

Chelsea were thought to be on the trail of Duran, but with reports on Wednesday evening suggesting that the Colombian is on his way to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, that could give Villa the funds to sign Felix - especially if Watkins makes a move to title challengers Arsenal.

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

With the January transfer window open, Paris Saint-Germain has an opportunity to offload players who no longer fit into their plans—and Marco Asensio appears to be one of them.Since November 30,

Duran has agreed personal terms with Al Nassr, and Arriayadiah have claimed that the striker has informed Aston Villa that he wants to join the Saudi Pro League side.

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Tottenham in advanced Tel talks; Dorgu to Man United delay - Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford could both get their way after the winger's preferred transfer nudged a step closer to reality thanks to a connected second deal.

The hours following the last matchday of the Champions League league phase got quite intense with many clubs looking to secure moves ahead of the transfer window closing on Monday. In Italy, AC Milan are particularly active as the Rossoneri have decided to replace their starting striker with a Mexican talent with Alvaro Morata set to join Galatasaray.