Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says, ‘Maybe we have to sell some players’

It’s no secret that the Gunners are in want of a striker.

Gabriel Jesus is out with an harm whereas their highest scoring participant is Kai Havertz, who has been transformed into being an out-and-out ahead since becoming a member of the Gunners and has accomplished a commendable job in that position.

Nonetheless, his tally of eight objectives is simply the joint-Twelfth highest within the Premier League this season.

The Gunners did herald Raheem Sterling from Chelsea in the summertime. The ahead hit 20 Premier League objectives in 2019-20 for Manchester Metropolis however his aim return has largely acquired decrease since then and he’s but to attain in eight appearances this time period.

Certainly, Arsenal haven’t had a striker who has scored 20 objectives or extra within the Premier League since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2019-20.

Watkins hasn’t been at his scoring greatest this season and solely has two extra Premier League objectives than Havertz this season, however he has persistently hit double figures since becoming a member of Villa.

In addition to scoring, Watkins additionally offers a wholesome quantity of assists and, since becoming a member of Villa in 2019-20 he is only one of three gamers to have managed 100 aim involvements or extra within the Premier League.

After Wednesday’s Champions League win in opposition to Girona, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wouldn’t be drawn on potential transfers, however mentioned: “My confidence is that we’ve a tremendous membership with folks at all times working to attempt to enhance. Let’s examine what occurs.”

In Arsenal’s favour is that Watkins is a boyhood Gunners fan and has mentioned beforehand that it could be his “dream” to play for the membership someday.

Chatting with the Sports activities Gazette on the 2020 London Soccer Awards,, exterior he mentioned: “That is the dream, to play for Arsenal someday. However, you realize, it is a lengthy shot.

“I am an Arsenal fan so Thierry Henry was my [idol] he is unbelievable to look at.”

Former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock informed BBC Match of the Day: “Cash talks. If Arsenal up their bid, you would possibly see some wheeling and dealing.

“I do not suppose you’ll wish to lose Watkins. He’s the focus of assault. However are you going to get that cash once more for a 29-year-old?

“That is a enterprise resolution then and that is when it turns into troublesome. PSR has modified the whole lot. It’s a greater resolution now.”