Striker Ollie Watkins has told boss Unai Emery he wants to stay at Aston Villa and reject interest from Arsenal. The Gunners made an approach for the England international on Monday but it was knocked back as Villa have no intention of letting the forward leave.

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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.