Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has said Ollie Watkins is "happy to stay" at the club following Arsenal's bid for the striker.

Ollie Watkins is happy to stay at Aston Villa, manager Unai Emery said on Friday, after British media reported that Villa had rejected Arsenal's bid for the striker.

Arsenal hold an interest in Ollie Watkins but face an uphill task to convince Aston Villa before Monday's deadline

Aston Villa are set to enter the transfer market in a bid to fill the gap left by Jhon Duran, while Arsenal ponder launching a second offer for Ollie Watkins to fix their forward problems

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.

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in the transfer window with Aston Villa boss Unai Emery claiming Ollie Watkins is set to stay at the club despite interest from the Gunners.Aston Villa rejected a bid

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Jhon Duran has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Aston Villa in a £64.5million deal. After undergoing a medical on Thursday, the forward has now finalised a switch.

We asked for your views on Aston Villa's attacking options given Jhon Duran has moved to Al-Nassr and the club are now linked with Marcus Rashford. Here are some of your replies: Gary: Not sure Saudi is the right move at Duran's age. Turning his back on Champions League. Good move for Villa if they invest wisely.

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have signed 21-year-old Colombian forward Jhon Duran from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr has completed the signing of Jhon Duran from English Premier League club Aston Villa in a deal worth £71m.