In January, Arsenal made an attempt to sign a new striker to boost their chances of success during the second half of the season. At the time, the Gunners were engaged in a tight title race with Liverpool and were eager to show genuine ambition.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 38 of the Premier League, scheduled for Sunday, May 25, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points and end the season on a high.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 37 of the Premier League, scheduled from Friday, May 16, to Tuesday, May 20, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Arsenal have been linked with several strikers as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. Among the names frequently mentioned are Ollie Watkins and Alexander Isak, both of whom are proven in the Premier League and seen as players who could immediately elevate the team’s attacking threat.
Tottenham are set to play Aston Villa this weekend, where the North Londoners would visit Birmingham in what is supposedly a mere formality given how their heads occupy Bilbao as they prepare to face English top-tier rivals Manchester United in UEFA Europa League finals on May 21.
In January, Ollie Watkins became the focus of serious transfer interest from Arsenal as the club looked to sign a striker. An offer was made to Aston Villa for his signature, but the bid was turned down, with the club unwilling to sell one of their most important players.
Arsenal submitted an offer for Ollie Watkins during the January transfer window, but Aston Villa rejected the approach, which had been branded a disgrace.
Arsenal has been tracking Ollie Watkins for several seasons, and in January, they made an official attempt to sign him. Watkins has established himself as one of the top players in the Premier League over the past few seasons, and Arsenal is eager to bring him into their squad.
Liverpool are leading the race to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer following a green light from incoming manager Arne Slot, according to Football Insider.
Aston Villa are reportedly open to selling striker Ollie Watkins this summer, amid growing interest from top Premier League clubs and the rising influence of Marcus Rashford at Villa Park, according to Football Insider.
Arsenal expressed interest in signing Ollie Watkins during the January transfer window, but the timing was ultimately deemed unsuitable for finalising a deal.
Arsenal reportedly submitted a bid for Ollie Watkins during the January transfer window, signalling their intent to strengthen their attacking options at the beginning of 2025.
In January, Arsenal made a formal approach to Aston Villa in an attempt to secure the signing of Ollie Watkins. However, according to Aston Villa, the striker was not available for transfer at the time.
As we approach Fantasy Football Matchweek 33 of the Premier League, scheduled from Saturday, April 19, to Wednesday, April 23, it’s essential for FPL managers to strategise effectively to maximise their points.
Despite deciding to go with Rashford, Emery praised Watkins during his press conference on Monday, noting that the striker’s mentality is one that the entire squad needs if they want to pull off a comeback (h/t Aston Villa’s official website).
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is facing a couple of critical attacking dilemmas for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park.
West Ham United are being tipped to pursue the transfer of AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham this summer. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Milan from Roma, and one imagines his future will be something that’s up for discussion at the end of the season.
On Thursday, CaughtOffside reported, citing sources, that the Gunners have shifted their focus away from Ollie Watkins despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise.
Aston Villa’s January transfer window has taken a dramatic turn, with crucial decisions looming over the futures of both Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins. With Arsenal ramping up their pursuit of Watkins and Al Nassr pushing to secure Duran, Villa find themselves at a pivotal crossroads.
Weekends like this are a great opportunity to check in on other parts of the EPL table. Here's what Yardbarker soccer expert Alyssa Clang is following in Matchday 5.
It appeared as if England and the Netherlands were headed for extra time at the end of what felt like a stalemate of a second half Wednesday afternoon.
With Tottenham's loss Tuesday, Aston Villa Football Club earned a fourth-place finish in Premier League and thus clinched a return to Champions League for the first time in decades.
When pundits selected their preseason picks for the English Premier League's most likely title challengers, they went with usual suspects Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Few expected Birmingham-based Aston Villa to be in the mix, and yet the club sits just two points off the top of the table.