Arsenal made an unexpected bid for Aston Villa striker Watkins – who has contributed ten goals and five assists in 23 Premier League appearances this term – with initial reports claiming they offered £60m but it was revealed yesterday that the bid was more like £45m.

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.

Arsenal are expected to make an improved second attempt to sign 29-year-old Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who grew up as an Arsenal fan. (Mail) The Gunners are ready to make Bayern Munich an offer for 19-year-old Mathys Tel before the close of the January transfer window.

Women's Super League side Arsenal signed Chloe Kelly on a loan deal until the end of the season on Thursday, a day after the English forward demanded a move away from Manchester City.

One of the big stories of transfer deadline day has been whether Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly could be on the move. It looks like that could now be the case, with City having accepted a loan offer from Women's Super League rivals Arsenal for the 27-year-old.

Manchester City have accepted a loan offer from Arsenal for forward Chloe Kelly just hours before the Women's Super League's January transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.