Arsenal are reportedly eyeing the signing of Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey after they failed to land his Villans team-mate Ollie Watkins in January, and they may decide not to go back for him.

The Gunners were keen to bolster their attacking options during the January transfer window, given the long term injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.

Ollie Watkins emerged as a late transfer window target for Arsenal, who have been relying on the goals and continued presence of Kai Havertz.

Speculation surrounding a move for the England international has been rampant in recent days with the January transfer deadline rapidly approaching.

Gabriel Jesus is putting the work in to overcome his knee injury that will see him miss the remainder of the season for Arsenal. He needed surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament blow and is now on the road to recovery.

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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins emerged as a surprise late target for Arsenal in the January transfer window but a move collapsed

Arsenal remain interested in finalising a deal for Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins before the end of Transfer Deadline Day. The Gunners lodged an enquiry to sign Watkins last week, but their initial offer of €48 million (£40m) was immediately rebuffed by Unai Emery’s side.