{"id":2859,"date":"2025-02-01T02:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T02:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/01\/aston-villa-are-blocking-their-strikers-move-to-arsenal-why-is-it-justified-for-them\/"},"modified":"2025-02-01T02:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T02:39:06","slug":"aston-villa-are-blocking-their-strikers-move-to-arsenal-why-is-it-justified-for-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/01\/aston-villa-are-blocking-their-strikers-move-to-arsenal-why-is-it-justified-for-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Villa Are Blocking Their Striker\u2019s Move To Arsenal: Why Is It Justified For Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Daily Mail<\/a> has reported Arsenal have been keeping tabs on Aston Villa<\/a> striker Ollie Watkins for quite some time and want to sign him in the winter transfer window. The player himself is interested in making the move to the Emirates Stadium, but Villa are doing all that they can to keep hold of their star striker.<\/p>\n

Aston Villa do not want to let Ollie Watkins leave the club<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Watkins has grown into one of the best strikers in the Premier League since making the move to Aston Villa. He took his time to settle at the club, but since becoming a regular for the first team, he has been an integral part of the success of the club on the pitch.<\/p>\n

Watkins has scored 10 goals in 23 matches so far in the Premier League 2024\/2025 season. Six of the 10 goals were scored at home, while he scored four goals at away games. Overall, his goals scored per 90 minutes is 0.56. Moreover, Watkins\u2019s total G\/A (goals + assists) is 15 for this season. His goal involvement equates to 0.84 per 90 minutes. His non-penalty xG per 90 minutes is 0.52. This puts Ollie Watkins\u2019s npxG output at 8.92.<\/p>\n

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 29: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa scores his team\u2019s third goal past during the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 League Phase MD8 match between Aston Villa FC and Celtic FC at Villa Park on January 29, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The performances of the English striker has attracted the attention of many high-profile clubs, and Arsenal are leading this list. The Gunners are having issues in the attacking half due to the underperformances of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. Moreover, Bukayo Saka and Jesus\u2019s injuries have stirred the attention of the club to get a striker on board. Hence, they are going all guns blazing to sign Watkins from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

Why are they blocking his move to Arsenal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Arsenal have already had their first bid rejected for the player, but they would soon come up with an improved offer. Villa want to keep hold of him at any cost, as they have already lost Jhon Duran. The player is set to join Al-Nassr. Hence, they want to keep hold of Watkins, as they have qualified for the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. They need their best player to progress deep into the competition.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Villa are eighth in the Premier League points table with 37 points in 23 matches. Hence, they want to keep hold of their main player and not let him leave mid-season to finish in the European spot at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Rohit<\/p>\n

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Rohit Sarkar\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/h3>\n

Rohit Sarkar is a passionate journalist with a deep love for football and cricket. Since 2017, he has been covering football and cricket news with a keen eye for detail and compelling storytelling. He is a FC Barcelona fan and specialist in covering transfer rumours and updates!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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