Arsenal have had an approach for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins turned down as they try to bring in a new forward before Monday’s transfer deadline. Villa boss Unai Emery has stressed his reluctance to lose the England striker,

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.

Liverpool could possibly face the following four teams - PSG, Benfica, Monaco or Brest. Arsenal could possibly face the following four teams - AC Milan, PSV, Feyenoord or Juventus. Aston Villa could possibly face the following four teams - Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting Lisbon or Club Brugge.

What are the paths for the four Premier League clubs competing for a place in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich?

Arsenal are closing in on a huge financial boost as the League Phase of the Champions League concludes this evening. The Gunners need just a point away at Girona to join Premier League rivals