Arsenal Eyes Ollie Watkins as Alternative Striker Target

Arsenal is considering Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as an alternative target — after failing to secure Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig and Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP.

Arsenal’s £40 million bid for Watkins in January was rejected by Aston Villa — who valued their striker at twice that amount.

Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth has attracted interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United, and Tottenham — but the £70 million valuation set by his club makes the transfer difficult to materialize.

• RB Leipzig has lowered Sesko’s price to €70 million
• Gyökeres reportedly favors joining Manchester United
• Bournemouth in no rush to sell after transferring two defenders

Meanwhile, Portuguese striker João Félix has received offers from Saudi Pro League clubs — following his disappointing loan spell at AC Milan.