Arsenal may have been handed a slight boost in their bid to sign Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins, with ESPN journalist James Olley stating that the talisman is 'open' to a move to north London - though a deal may not happen in the January transfer window with any potential capture being 'complicated'.

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker following Gabriel Jesus’ injury, with the January transfer window providing a crucial opportunity to bolster their attacking options. According to Football Insider,

Sverre Nypan has made a decision on his immediate future amid transfer interest from Arsenal. The highly-rated teenager was in talks to join the Gunners this month, but was also said to be considering offers from the likes of Girona and Aston Villa.

How does Ollie Watkins compare with Arsenal's current options? We crunch the numbers to see how the England international has fared in front of goal.

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker in the January transfer window as they look to close the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.

Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has took to social media to share an injury update after his most recent devastating setback.

Mikel Arteta has said that Arsenal are “actively” looking to identify targets in the January transfer window as he admits the side “ideally need some help”. The Arsenal manager said his opinion on the situation was “clear” after losing Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus to hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

Arsenal are set to return to the table with a new bid for Ollie Watkins before Monday's transfer deadline and are also interested in Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel

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!

Alan Smith has named two players Arsenal should ditch in order to raise funds to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Newcastle want a Premier League record offer in excess of £150m for Isak, who is considered to be among the best forwards in all of Europe.

Retired Arsenal striker Alan Smith has urged his old club to make the signing of Alexander Isak a priority, and he suggests the Gunners could sell

Arsenal have made a shock move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins who has already made his feelings clear on a move to the Emirates. The Gunners have been on the lookout for attacking reinforcements in January following the injuries to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus.