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As of now, there is no official confirmation that Ollie Watkins has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Arsenal in the summer for £60 million. Recent reports indicate that Arsenal expressed interest in acquiring the Aston Villa striker during the January transfer window, but their initial bid was rejected. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has stated that Watkins is committed to staying at the club.

In the final days of the January transfer window, Arsenal made a significant move to bolster their attacking options by targeting Ollie Watkins. The Gunners submitted a bid, reported to be around £40 million, to secure the services of the England international. However, Aston Villa swiftly rejected this offer, holding firm on their valuation of the player.

Despite the rejection, Watkins was reportedly open to the idea of joining Arsenal, provided that a deal could be reached between the two clubs. His interest in the move was seen as a positive sign for the Gunners, who were eager to strengthen their squad amid injuries to key players like Gabriel Jesus.

Aston Villa, under the management of Unai Emery, remained resolute in their decision to keep Watkins. Emery emphasized that the striker was happy at Villa Park and committed to the team’s objectives. He stated, “Yes, he is happy to stay. You can ask him, but we asked him how he is feeling every day… The commitment of Ollie Watkins with us is a huge commitment.”

Arsenal’s pursuit of Watkins highlights their ambition to enhance their attacking prowess as they compete on multiple fronts. While the January move did not materialize, it remains to be seen whether the Gunners will renew their interest in the striker in future transfer windows.

As of now, any reports suggesting that Watkins has signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal are unsubstantiated. Fans are advised to await official announcements from the clubs involved for accurate information regarding player transfers.