The major headline before the match was Arsenal’s £60 million bid for Ollie Watkins being rejected by Aston Villa. Villa secured a top-eight finish after defeating Celtic 4-2 in Birmingham.
Arsenal Expected to Make a Second Bid for Euro 2024 Star as Negotiations Progress
Watkins has proven himself as one of the Premier League’s top strikers, making him a prime target for Arsenal, who are looking to strengthen their attack. The England international found the net against Celtic on Wednesday but also missed a penalty after slipping during his shot. With Arsenal’s initial bid turned down, The Daily Mail reports that the North London club is expected to submit an improved offer before Monday’s 11 p.m. transfer deadline.
Watkins’ Career Journey
Born in Torquay, the 29-year-old began his professional career with Exeter City in 2014 before moving to Brentford in 2017. Three years later, Aston Villa signed him for a then club-record fee of £28 million. Since then, Watkins has scored 81 goals and provided 35 assists in 201 appearances for Villa, including 69 goals and 31 assists in 169 Premier League matches.
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