Arsenal are backed to look at Celtic striker Adam Idah in the January transfer window after a bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins shared a message on social media after beating Celtic in the Champions League amid Arsenal speculation.
Ollie Watkins broke a little-known rule in an embarrassing moment during Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Celtic. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
Adam Idah scored twice in the space of three minutes for Celtic but the Scottish champions fell short against Aston Villa, who booked their direct passage into the last-16 of the Champions League with a 4-2 win at Villa Park.
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Morgan Rogers hit a hat-trick and Ollie Watkins showed exactly why Arsenal want to sign him as Aston Villa went through to the last 16 of the Champions League after a thrilling win over Celtic.
Aston Villa were ‘furious’ with the Arsenal approach, and it was a bit of a d*ck move. Not because they’ve made a bid for Watkins, who didn’t magically turn up at Villa after all, but because making the bid so close to arguably Villa’s biggest game of the season is hardly going to ease negotiations.
Celtic, who were guaranteed a spot in the play-off round before kick-off, hit back before the break with two Adam Idah goals in two minute
Brendan Rodgers' side suffered a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Wednesday, but had previously sealed qualification to the knockout rounds.
Arsenal have reportedly bid for Watkins, while Duran is seemingly closing in on a move to Saudi Arabia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Both England international forwards had an eventful evening as Unai Emery's side secured automatic qualification to the last 16
Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa will not sell Ollie Watkins after Arsenal reportedly made a £60 million ($74 million) bid just hours before the England striker helped his team reach the Champions