Arsenal are interested in signing England international striker Ollie Watkins from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the January transfer window.

Arsenal are in need of a striker over the final days of the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta mulls over moves for Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins and Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich

Arsenal are expected to launch a second bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, though numerous sources agree it WON'T be accepted, with The Gunners already opening talks to sign one of three possible alternatives.

Spurs have opened talks with Bayern Munich to sign Mathys Tel; Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd are also interested; French U21 international has scored 16 goals in 83 appearances in all competitions for

Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is reportedly open to the idea of joining Arsenal this January after the Gunners make shock bid for the striker.

Sky Germany report that Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, travelled to Munich on Friday in an attempt to convince Tel about a move to Spurs. However, the report claims that Tel has turned down Tottenham and will now assess alternative options before the transfer window closes on on February 3.

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

Plus: Marco Asensio, Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha are being eyed by Aston Villa; Al Nassr are weighing up a shock move for Man City midfielder Mateo Kovacic; Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his Man City contract;

Ollie Watkins may be facing a now-or-never dilemma regarding a potential move to Arsenal. The Gunners reportedly approached Aston Villa about their striker on Monday, only to be swiftly rebuffed.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd all want Mathys Tel, Juventus target Jean-Clair Todibo and Carney Chukwuemeka, while Arsenal may bid again for Ollie Watkins.