First bid was around half Midlands club’s valuation but title-chasers are weighing up a second approach. Plus, Saudis bid £54m for Mitoma

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

Aston Villa were left furious by Arsenal's opening bid for Ollie Watkins but the Gunners could return with another proposal for the forward, even if he's happy to stay with the Midlands side for now

Arsenal are expected to launch a second bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, though numerous sources agree it WON'T be accepted, with The Gunners already opening talks to sign one of three possible alternatives.

Latest Arsenal transfer news with Mikel Arteta potentially having to look at January alternatives to Ollie Watkins

Arsenal are yet to make a signing in the January transfer window but are continuing to be linked with a host of players, with Ollie Watkins, Mathys Tel and a Liverpool star among them

It's been a long and relatively dull transfer window for Arsenal this month. Despite their undeniable need for attacking reinforcements, the Gunners are yet to make a single signing, even though they have been constantly linked to a plethora of brilliant forward players.

Arsenal transfer news and opinion as football.london brings you a lowdown on the latest January transfer window