Arsenal have made a shock approach to sign Ollie Watkins before the end of the January transfer window, talkSPORT understands. However, the Gunners have seen their initial enquiry rejected by

Arsenal have had a bid rejected by Aston Villa for England striker Ollie Watkins; Watkins has scored 10 goals in 23 games for Villa in the Premier League this season; Gunners expected to return with improved offer;

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