Arsenal is not expected to revisit their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in the upcoming transfer window. Initially, they targeted Watkins to strengthen their attack amid a strong Premier League title challenge and after losing Kai Havertz to injury. However, after a failed bid of around £45m and a clear unwillingness from Villa to sell, Arsenal has shifted focus towards younger strikers like Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, and Matheus Cunha, prioritizing players with more longevity to enhance their squad's future.
Arsenal are not expected to pursue Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins further in the upcoming transfer window, shifting their focus to younger targets.
With a strong Premier League title challenge, Arsenal initially moved for Watkins to bolster Mikel Arteta's attack, especially after a key injury to Havertz.
Despite Arsenal's need for a new striker, their interest in Watkins has cooled, steering toward younger players with more longevity as potential targets.
Players like Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, and Matheus Cunha are now on Arsenal's radar, aligning with their future-oriented recruitment strategy.
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