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

Arsenal have decided not to pursue a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins on transfer deadline day, with Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill revealing the Gunners’ stance on bringing potential new signings on Monday night while a separate report has claimed that the north London club are planning to go big on a Spain international in the summer of 2025.

However, it sounds as though the Watkins trail has gone cold, and according to John Townley, speaking on the Claret and Blue Podcast, the Aston Villa star won’t be going anywhere on deadline day. Townley shared what he knows about Watkins amid murmurs that he could still be on the move.