Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta insists the Gunners are doing all they can to add to his squad

Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline. Rashford has been frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s squad at Old Trafford, with the United boss saying after Sunday’s win over Fulham he would rather select 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital.

Every word from Mikel Arteta's pre-match Arsenal press conference ahead of the Premier League clash with Man City, including the latest injury news and transfers.

Theo Walcott has made a personal plea to Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins to switch to Arsenal. The Gunners have had a bid rejected already for the Villa ace, but Walcott believes his signing could be key to their title charge. And he reckons there is one huge incentive for the England international to try to force through the move.

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

Spurs have agreed to sign Manchester City youngster Daniel Batty, while Liverpool are still eyeing Rayan Cherki but could face strong competition. West Ham are busy in the final days of the window, with confidence over Evan Ferguson after a bid for Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MAJOR moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day quickly approaches next week. Manchester United and Tottenham are among a number of clubs eyeing up

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins wants to stay at the club after Arsenal made a bid for the striker. Watkins was the subject of a rejected offer from the Gunners earlier this week, reported to be £60million.

Latest Arsenal transfer news with Mikel Arteta potentially having to look at January alternatives to Ollie Watkins

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 16:30 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Goalkeeper David Raya is a doubt to face the reigning champions with a "muscular issue" and a decision on his inclusion will be made in the next 48 hours.