Arsenal's bid for Ollie Watkins so late in the January transfer window shows a lack of forward planning at the North London club.

Arsenal face an uphill battle in their bid to sign Ollie Watkins, with Aston Villa unwilling to lose both the England striker and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline. The Gunners want to sign a forward in the final days of the window and have had an approach for Watkins turned down.

Former Arsenal star Kieran Gibbs has applauded Unai Emery for the way in which he has handled the fallout from the collapse of Ollie Watkins’ proposed transfer to the Gunners. Villa turned down a bid from Arsenal for England striker Watkins earlier this week,

Arsenal sign Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly on loan until the end of the season after her rollercoaster January transfer window.

Arsenal have completed the loan signing of Chloe Kelly from Manchester City for the remainder of the season. The England international, who is out of contract at the end of 2024-25, was also the subject of two approaches from Manchester United which were rebuffed by City.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England forward Chloe Kelly on loan for the rest of the season from Manchester City.