It’s no secret that the Gunners are in want of a striker.
Gabriel Jesus is out with an harm whereas their highest scoring participant is Kai Havertz, who has been transformed into being an out-and-out ahead since becoming a member of the Gunners and has executed a commendable job in that position.
Nevertheless, his tally of eight targets is simply the joint-Twelfth highest within the Premier League this season.
The Gunners did usher in Raheem Sterling from Chelsea in the summertime. The ahead hit 20 Premier League targets in 2019-20 for Manchester Metropolis however his objective return has largely bought decrease since then and he’s but to attain in eight appearances this time period.
Certainly, Arsenal haven’t had a striker who has scored 20 targets or extra within the Premier League since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2019-20.
Watkins hasn’t been at his scoring greatest this season and solely has two extra Premier League targets than Havertz this season, however he has constantly hit double figures since becoming a member of Villa.
In addition to scoring, Watkins additionally offers a wholesome quantity of assists and, since becoming a member of Villa in 2019-20 he is only one of three gamers to have managed 100 objective involvements or extra within the Premier League.
After Wednesday’s Champions League win in opposition to Girona, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wouldn’t be drawn on potential transfers, however mentioned: “My confidence is that we’ve got an incredible membership with folks all the time working to attempt to enhance. Let’s examine what occurs.”
In Arsenal’s favour is that Watkins is a boyhood Gunners fan and has mentioned beforehand that it could be his “dream” to play for the membership in the future.
Talking to the Sports activities Gazette on the 2020 London Soccer Awards,, exterior he mentioned: “That is the dream, to play for Arsenal in the future. However, you recognize, it is a lengthy shot.
“I am an Arsenal fan so Thierry Henry was my [idol] he is unbelievable to observe.”
Former Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock advised BBC Match of the Day: “Cash talks. If Arsenal up their bid, you would possibly see some wheeling and dealing.
“I do not assume you’ll wish to lose Watkins. He’s the point of interest of assault. However are you going to get that cash once more for a 29-year-old?
“That is a enterprise choice then and that is when it turns into tough. PSR has modified all the things. It’s a larger choice now.”
