Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins wants to stay at the club after Arsenal made a bid for the striker. Watkins was the subject of a rejected offer from the Gunners earlier this week, reported to be £60million.

Aston Villa have become very adept problem solvers. Faced with ground to make up to comply with Profitability & Sustainability Rules in the summer, their succession planning in signing Youri Tielemans meant Douglas Luiz could be sold. Such detailed planning ahead means their midfield has barely missed a beat.

Ollie Watkins is happy to stay at Aston Villa, manager Unai Emery said on Friday, after British media reported that Villa had rejected Arsenal's bid for the striker. The coach had earlier said he wanted the striker to stay with the Birmingham side while seeming to accept the prospect of losing forward Jhon Duran to another club amid links with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr.

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.