Arsenal have made a shock offer for Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins in the final week of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a new striker before the winter window closes on Monday night after losing Gabriel Jesus to a season-ending injury earlier in the month.

Arsenal are still trying to sign a new striker before the transfer window slams shut and the Juventus forward is at the top of their shortlist, but getting him won't be easy