Arsenal would ‘prefer’ to sign two alternative strikers to Ollie Watkins but have ‘panicked’ in the final week of the transfer window, according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit. The north London club are considering making a second offer for England international Watkins after seeing their opening £60m bid rejected by Aston Villa.

The Gunners are actively trying to secure the services of the England international striker in the January transfer window and could make a second offer after their opening bid was turned down

Indeed, the higher-ups at Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could well be the signings that defines their season. According to The Mail, Arsenal believe that Ollie Watkins could be the signing to ignite their title push. Arsenal currently sit six points behind Liverpool in the title race with the Reds having a game in hand on the Gunners.

Arsenal have been in the market for a striker for quite some time and one shock name has been linked to send shockwaves through the Premier League

In today's Premier League rumors, Arsenal to bid again for Ollie Watkins, Tyler Dibling linked with Bayern Munich and Steven Gerrard set to leave Al-Ettifaq.

Arsenal have been given a boost in their bid to sign Dusan Vlahovic while one of four further alternatives to Ollie Watkins is ‘very open’ to a move to the Emirates this month.

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches. Arsenal are reportedly readying their second bid for Aston Villa’s England

There's less than a week remaining of the January transfer window and Premier League clubs could be in line for a busy few days as Patrick Dorgu, Jhon Duran and Marcus Rashford and more edge towards m

An insultingly low offer, reportedly £45million, made to a direct rival, at a time when everyone knew that Al Nassr were about to offer Villa more than £62m for Jhon Duran.

Agbonlahor claimed the Gunners offer for Watkins has been made to appease a fanbase who have been desperate for the club to sign a striker to boost their Premier League title hopes.

Arsenal want to sign Matheus Cunha, but it is Aston Villa who are planning to bid for the Wolves forward and also keep Ollie Watkins.