How much does Arsenal need to pay Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins to seal the deal on deadline day?

Arsenal is still on hunt for perfect number nine player as the winter transfer window will end in 72 overs. Earlier this week, Arsenal made an approach to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins but the opening bid got rejected as Arsenal failed to get attention of the club. After Jhon Duran left for Saudi Pro League Aston Villa is aware they will look to keep their star striker services.

While Arsenal is still interested to make him the only signing as winter transfer window will close soon. After winning against defending Premier League champions Manchester City Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will now look into new deal to get  the player he wants in the squad. For Aston Villa Ollie Watkins is most key player in the team. So far in this season he he scored 11 goals and gave nine assists for the club across all tournaments.

This goal contribution has attracted Mikel Arteta’s attention as he has shown a lot of interest in bringing him to Emirates Stadium.  After John Duran departed the team, many people believed that this deal will collapse. However, Miguel Delaney has detailed everything Arsenal would need to do in order to acquire Watkins before the window closes according to reports.

Arsenal willing to pay fee to get him

According to reports, Unai Emery's team is "near PSR limits," which has prompted Arsenal to exploit their predicament. According to the source, Arsenal's initial offer for Watkins was 40 million euros. At that point, the Gunners realized they were at least 20 million euros shy of Villa's demands. Arsenal will make another deal of 60 million euros which is more likely as deal done for Arsenal.

Arsenal are missing out on having a striker with three years left on his current contract with Aston Villa the club will pay the fee to get his services. On Saturday Ollie Watkins suffered an injury during Wolves games in Premier League. If they miss out on Ollie Watkins in winter transfer they will be looking out for Mathys Tel as he wants to leave Bayern Munich.