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

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

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;