3 hours ago Mikel Arteta 'prefers' two stars he wants Arsenal to sign ahead of Ollie Watkins

Arsenal had to go down their transfer pecking order before deciding to launch a bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit

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7 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

7 hours ago Ollie Watkins faces 'now or never' Arsenal transfer decision with Aston Villa dilemma

Aston Villa have made it clear they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins in this transfer window and Arsenal may have to go back in with a second bid to test their resolve

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9 hours ago Ollie Watkins faced with personal dilemma as Arsenal step up efforts to sign striker NOW

Ollie Watkins was the subject of an enquiry from Arsenal on Monday, but the Aston Villa forward may feel he's already missed his chance to sign for his boyhood club

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11 hours ago Jhon Duran passes medical in London amid fresh twist in Aston Villa star's transfer

Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are close to completing the signing of Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with the 21-year-old completing a medical in London after the two clubs agreed a fee

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11 hours ago Steven Gerrard breaks silence on Al Ettifaq exit as Rangers ally follows Liverpool icon out of the door

The former Rangers and Aston Villa boss leaves after a disappointing 18 month in the Saudi Pro League

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7 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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10 hours ago Fury as Celtic fans taunt Prince William at Aston Villa Champions League match with chants of 'Lizzie's in a box' and 'if you hate the royal family clap your hands'

Celtic fans bombarded Prince William with anti-royal chants throughout the game in Birmingham, including ones about the Prince's brother, the Duke of Sussex, according to The Telegraph.

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11 hours ago Aston Villa weigh up move for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha and target striker

Wolves adamant they will not sell key player Cunha Villa may move for a like-for-like Durán replacementAston Villa are weighing up a move for Matheus Cunha with Jhon Durán expected to finalise his transfer to Al-Nassr on Thursday, though they also want to sign a striker to support Arsenal target Ollie Watkins.Wolves, who host Villa on Saturday, are adamant they will not countenance selling Cunha given the forward is a key player in their fight to avoid relegation and are hopeful the Brazilian will sign a new contract. Villa are also exploring alternatives, including a more like-for-like Durán replacement, but have no desire to sell Watkins, the subject of a bid worth about £60m from Arsenal. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Simon Jordan rips into Celtic fans for taunting Prince William at Aston Villa – 'there’s something wrong with you'

The future King and Aston Villa fan was in the stands for the Champions League clash on Wednesday night

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8 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Aston Villa are reluctant to lose both Watkins and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline

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24 hours ago Morgan Rogers and Arsenal target Ollie Watkins send Aston Villa into last 16

Unai Emery’s men finished eighth.

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12 hours ago Prince William subjected to vile taunts about the late Queen at football match

The future King was spotted in the stands in Birmingham on Wednesday night as his beloved Aston Villa took on the Scottish side Celtic FC in the Champions League

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26 hours ago Arsenal suffer double transfer blow as two targets out of reach with £65m deal struck

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been dealt a double transfer blow after reports Aston Villa have agreed to part ways with striker Jhon Duran this window

Economics

15 hours ago Arsenal still want Ollie Watkins transfer as Aston Villa man gives 'farewell presents'

Arsenal are considering a second bid for Ollie Watkins before the transfer window closes, but the Gunners face a race against time to get a deal over the line

Sport

26 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Score and updates as Rogers nets two early goals for Villa in ‘Battle of Britain’

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

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13 hours ago Jhon Duran transfer update as Unai Emery gets his wish with alternative move cancelled

Unai Emery has received a much-needed boost late in the January transfer window, with Arsenal and Al-Nassr circling around Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran respectively

Politics

26 hours ago Arsenal's Ollie Watkins bid falls flat as Aston Villa green light huge Saudi transfer deal

Arsenal want to do a deal with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins before Monday's transfer deadline, but Jhon Duran is also attracting interest from overseas and could be sold

Economics

16 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

Sport

36 hours ago Aston Villa ace wary of Celtic 'statement' as he reveals John McGinn's 'devastation' ahead of UCL tie

The Aston Villa forward has called on his teammates to be wary of Celtic this evening.

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15 hours ago Celtic sweat over Adrian D Casha's findings amid celebration of new saviour at Aston Villa

Three extra takeaways from Celtic’s defeat by Aston Villa

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27 hours ago Aston Villa left fuming by Arsenal's £60m Ollie Watkins bid as club make stance clear

Arsenal have launched a surprise £60million bid to sign striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa this month and the Midlands side have been left fuming by the timing of the approach

Economics

16 hours ago World media reacts to Celtic 'redemption' at Aston Villa as Champions League spectacle forces grovelling Rodgers apology

It was a classic Euro night at Villa Park as the Hoops returned north of the border with plenty of credit in the bank

Sport

42 hours ago Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain

The Champions League group stage concludes, with all 18 of the final matches kicking off at 8pm.

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15 hours ago Unai Emery reacts to Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran transfer speculation

Both of Villa’s strikers are subject to interest in the January transfer window

Politics

36 hours ago Sondre Orjasaeter breaks Celtic transfer silence as winger buzzing over 'damn cool' interest as deal accelerates

Brendan Rodgers was questioned about the winger ahead of facing Aston Villa

Economics

23 hours ago Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

Gunners have made a shock late swoop for England striker and boyhood fan before Monday’s deadline

Sport

17 hours ago Aston Villa star hands out 'goodbye gifts' as Arsenal plot second Ollie Watkins bid

Aston Villa are set for a busy end to the January transfer window, with Arsenal set to lodge a second bid for Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran expected to join Al-Nassr

Politics

23 hours ago Brendan Rodgers has words for Scottish football as Celtic boss reacts to glamour Champions League pairing

Rodgers ‘proud’ despite 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa

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23 hours ago Unai Emery proud of Aston Villa after ‘brilliant match’ against Celtic

Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins starred.

Politics

23 hours ago Prince William goes wild as Aston Villa beat Celtic in Uefa Champions League with very excited celebration

The Prince of Wales appeared to be in high spirits tonight as he cheered on Aston Villa during a UEFA Champions League match against Celtic FC in Birmingham

Politics

24 hours ago Champions League LIVE: Live score, team news and updates as Liverpool lose but still finish top, Villa edge thriller against Celtic to reach last 16 and Arsenal win to seal third

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores and updates as Liverpool look to progress with a perfect record, plus updates from Girona vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Celtic.

Sport

24 hours ago Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery give similar responses to Arsenal's Ollie Watkins bid

Arsenal have made a bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins as they look to land a striker in the final days of the transfer window - but Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery have remained tight lipped

Politics

25 hours ago Adam Idah blasts Celtic double but is still upstaged in epic Champions League clash with Aston Villa – 5 talking points

It was an enthralling European night in the Midlands but it was the Premier League side who came out on top

Sport

24 hours ago FOMO for Kyogo as Celtic and Aston Villa serve up Champions League classic amid Prince William chants

English giants edge six-goal thriller at Villa Park

Politics

25 hours ago Champions League LIVE: Live score, team news and updates with Liverpool losing have twice been in front, Villa lead five

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores and updates as Liverpool look to progress with a perfect record, plus updates from Girona vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Celtic.

Sport

24 hours ago Prince William celebrates with Aston Villa fans as future King's beloved club triumphs over Celtic in crucial Champions League clash

Prince William, 42, was spotted in the stands at Villa Park in Birmingham looking tense as Aston Villa took on the Scottish side, before celebrating the English team's 4-2 victory over Celtic.

Politics

26 hours ago Champions League LIVE: Live score, team news and updates as Liverpool on course to advance with a perfect record, while Aston Villa get off to flying start against Celtic and Arsenal fall behind

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest scores and updates as Liverpool look to progress with a perfect record, plus updates from Girona vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Celtic.

Sport

24 hours ago Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by angry Villa with Durán set for exit

Aston Villa have no desire to sell England strikerEmery suggests Jhon Durán could join Al-NassrArsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, with fellow striker Jhon Durán poised to leave instead after the club received an offer rising to £80m from Al-Nassr for the Colombian.Durán signed a new deal at Villa Park running to 2030 in October last year but now seems set to depart only months later. The Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr had previously agreed a deal to sign the Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface but it seems they have opted for the 21-year-old Villa player instead. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates today

Huge Battle of Britain at Villa Park

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25 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Result and reaction as Villa sneak straight into last 16 with thrilling win

Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic: Morgan Rogers grabbed a hat-trick in match of huge drama that sent Villa straight through

Politics

29 hours ago Champions League final group games: join us for updates on all 18 matches – live

Updates from a tantalising final round of gamesManchester City v Club Brugge – live updatesLive scoreboard | Who needs what | Email ScottWelcome to chaos. There are 36 clubs playing 18 fixtures to determine which eight qualify automatically for the Round of 16 and which 16 go into the play-off round. Here are those fixtures Aston Villa v CelticBarcelona v AtalantaBayer Leverkusen v Sparta PragueBayern Munich v Slovan BratislavaBorussia Dortmund v Shakhtar DonetskBrest v Real MadridDinamo Zagreb v AC MilanGirona v ArsenalInternazionale v MonacoJuventus v BenficaLille v FeyenoordManchester City v Club BruggePSV v LiverpoolRed Bull Salzburg v Atletico MadridSporting v BolognaSturm Graz v RB LeipzigStuttgart v Paris Saint-GermainYoung Boys v Red Star Belgrade Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Score and updates as Watkins puts Villa ahead before comical penalty miss in thriller

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Politics

29 hours ago Ollie Watkins makes Arsenal transfer ambition clear as Gunners launch shock bid

Arsenal are interested in signing Aston Villa hitman Ollie Watkins over the closing days of the January transfer window as they attempt to end their striker frustration and could see themselves at the front of the queue

Sport

29 hours ago Arsenal have significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa

Villa have no desire to sell striker, an Arsenal fanClub braced for Al-Nassr offer to buy Jhon DuránArsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, after identifying the England striker as a priority target.Arsenal are thought to have made the approach last week but Villa have no desire to sell Watkins. Villa are also braced for a bid from Al-Nassr for Jhon Durán and could reluctantly sell the Colombia forward if they received about £80m. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE: Champions League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Huge Battle of Britain at Villa Park

Sport

30 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE as John McGinn needs to wait for chance to face beloved Hoops

It's a massive clash in Europe's elite competition as Villa and the Hoops round off the league phase on what is a mouthwatering prospect

Politics

30 hours ago Arsenal eye shock Ollie Watkins transfer and get immediate Aston Villa response

Arsenal have been urged to sign a striker this month - and it seems they have set their sights on doing a huge deal for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins before the transfer deadline

Sport

37 hours ago Celtic could be Aston Villa's transfer gatekeepers as Gabby Agbonlahor makes one thing clear

The former Villa striker knows Celtic will pose a tough Champions League test and the rewards on offer make it a must win for the Villains

Politics

30 hours ago Aston Villa vs Celtic LIVE score and goal updates from the Champions League blockbuster at Villa Park

It's a massive clash in Europe's elite competition as Villa and the Hoops round off the league phase on what is a mouthwatering prospect

Sport

38 hours ago Jhon Duran transfer: Aston Villa anger, huge new offer, Unai Emery's demand

Jhon Duran has generated plenty of interest and more suitors are stepping forward hoping to test Aston Villa's resolve with less than a week to go until the January transfer window slams shut

Politics

33 hours ago Who could Aston Villa play in Champions League round of 16? Draw and opponents explained

Aston Villa have thoroughly enjoyed their return to the top table of European football this season, and they are well set to reach the last 16 on Matchday 8 of the league phase

Sport