da realsbet： Arsenal are reportedly interested in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, according to The Sun.
da mrbet： And, as to be expected, a number of Villa fans have been reacting to the rumours on social media.
Watkins admitted himself last year that he is an Arsenal fan after starring in a victory at the Emirates Stadium.
The 24-year-old netted his first goal of the season in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday, and according to The Sun, is on a list of targets to possibly replace Alexandre Lacazette.
Watkins and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been touted as possible options, with Lacazette’s contract up at the end of the season.
Arsenal’s technical director Edu is on the search for a young Premier League goalscorer for the club’s long-term plan, with Watkins and Everton’s number nine both fitting the bill.
Villa fans react
Sky Sports shared The Sun’s claim regarding Watkins on Twitter, with @Total_Villa relaying the rumour.
This is what these Villa supporters had to say in reply…
“He’s off. There’s no loyalty. Just ask £80m”
Credit: @bbqguy21
“Surely not! In the same vein isn’t Jack Grealish a Villa fan? Are we not going places?”
Credit: @villa_dean0
“Head turned? Maybe if Barca or Real come in for him…”
Credit: @robbcorin
“Couldn’t afford him. If they paid £50m for Ben White imagine what it would take ”
Credit: @a_rankin1
“Grealish supports Villa. Look who he’s playing for now. Doesn’t mean anything. Arsenal can’t give him anything he isn’t getting at Villa already. No incentive, no point.”
Credit: @DothrakiVillan
“No chance”
Credit: @bazzam1957
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