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'Watkins is our striker' - Emery reacts to Villa's evening of transfer speculation

Arsenal target Ollie Watkins is “happy to stay” at Aston Villa after Jhon Duran was sold to Saudi club Al-Nassr in a £64m deal before the transfer deadline.

The Gunners were preparing a spectacular second bid the England international after an an opening offer was rejected, with Arsenal desperate to sign a striker before Monday’s deadline. But Duran’s move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr may end Arsenal’s hopes as Aston Villa are unlikely to sell both strikers this month.

Meanwhile, Mathys Tel has sent Premier League clubs into a frenzy but telling Bayern Munich that he wants to leave. Tottenham have agreed a £50m deal but Manchester United believe they hold an advantage that could prove decisive in the race with Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs – who Tel is reported to have rejected.

That may depend on selling Alejandro Garnacho, however, with United setting Chelsea a new price for the 20-year-old Argentina winger. Marcus Rashford is also searching for a move away from Old Trafford, but only one club looks like a possible option this January.

Chelsea join battle for Brighton striker Ferguson

Chelsea want to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, reports the Guardian.

Ferguson has been the subject of interest from around Europe with Arsenal, Leverkusen, Bournemouth, and Tottenham all keeping tabs on the Irish 20-year-old.

Brighton are apparently willing to sell the youngster despite his potential, with a reported asking price of around £40m.

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Ruben Amorim meanwhile has heaped praise on Alejandro Garnacho for the way he has kicked on and "changed in everything" since the disappointment of being left out of the Manchester derby.

It is seven weeks since the Argentina international and fellow academy graduate Marcus Rashford were surprisingly omitted from the United squad that went on to to secure a late comeback win at City.

The latter's continued exile is dominating the headlines, and while talk about Garnacho's future also continues, the 20-year-old's response to the City setback appears starkly different.

"He changed right away since that game against City," head coach Amorim said of Garnacho. "The way he understands things and understands that I just want to help him, I just want to win games.

"He changed in everything: the approach when you talk with him, the way he recovers.

"He understands that sometimes I'm a different coach, that I am demanding in my way and sometimes it's hard with the first impact because it's a different kind of coach.

"He understands that it is never in a bad way, it's always for him, but I am different person.

"I think all the merit (goes to) Garnacho. He is improving and we want to continue to improve with Garnacho."

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring against FCSB with Alejandro Garnacho (Inquam Photos via REUTERS)

Lawrence Ostlere1 February 2025 10:42