Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the January transfer window shows a lack of forward planning at the North London club.

Hours before both teams engaged in their UEFA Champions League phase deciders, Arsenal reportedly launched a late bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins has told him he’s happy to stay at Villa. The England international has been subject of an offer from Arsenal but Emery had stated he is not for sale this month. Jhon Duran is close to completing a £75million move to Saudi Arabia, increasing Watkins’ importance to the team.