Watkins went on to score a decisive third goal, his first in the Champions League, before missing a penalty against Celtic, with Morgan Rogers' hat-trick helping them through

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke to the press after his side's win over Celtic in the Champions League league phase

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has responded to speculation around the future of his in-demand star strikers Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has seemingly made the club's stance on selling Ollie Watkins very clear after a rejected bid from Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta is a known admirer of Watkins and has turned to the England international as he looks for attacking reinforcements before the transfer deadline. Arsenal are expected to make a second, improved offer for Watkins but Aston Villa boss Emery has no intention of losing him.

Watkins ignored the speculation over his future as he rescued Villa with a clinical second-half strike to restore their advantage.

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Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.

If he was definitive about Watkins, the coach knew what was coming for Duran. It’s no secret the Colombian has wanted more minutes.

Steven Gerrard is contemplating his next move after leaving Saudi club Al-Ettifaq and former England team-mate Frank Lampard is an example of what he could do next