The Gunners are readying a second bid for the talented England international, but their old boss, Emery, is set to ruin their dreams of signing him. Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Emery has privately told Aston Villa’s board that he wants Watkins to stay in this window.

Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa will not sell Ollie Watkins after Arsenal reportedly made a £60 million ($74 million) bid just hours before the England striker helped his team reach the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

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;