Aston manager Villa Unai Emery revealed that Ollie Watkins is “devoted” to stay in Midlands despite widely transfer Interest from Arsenal.
England's international was the object of a surprise From gunners this week. WHEREAS Reports change In the size of the amount placed on the table, starting from 40-60 million, Villa made it clear that their star striker was not on sale this month.
Arsenal was is thought to be lined up Another offer for the 29-year-old, however Emery has taken a public stance to extinguish any further speculation. “Watkins' engagement with us is a big commitment to protecting Aston Villa,” Arsenal's former chief of media gathered at his press conference on Friday.
“He greatly appreciates how Aston Villa was always supporting her, helping her. When we joined here two years ago, how we worked with – we always try to get the best of her. Now we need to , as he needed Aston villas in recent years.
Watkins can stay in Villa Park, but his strike partner Jhon Duran is on the verge of agreeing on a watered eye movement to the dress of Saudi Arabia Al Nassr.
“Of course when some teams call us interested in players, it's very good for us,” Emery noted. “Some players prefer to leave. Some players agree to be here and engage for us here and one of them is Ollie Watkins.”
“He's happy to stay,” Emery concluded. “You may ask him, but we asked him how he is feeling every day and every year with Aston Villa and he is happy here.”
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta refused to talk about “individuals”, but addressed his side's wider search for an attacker. “We have ambitions and intentions to try to help the team, support the team to be better and finish the season strongly,” the Spanish boss said. “We're actively trying to do it.”
Gunners are one of Half dozen Premier League clubs Apparently interested in Brighton & Hove Albion Evan Ferguson striker. However, gunners would have to buy the Republic of international Ireland as they have already filled their Loanees Premier League quota.