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The transfer market for football players is heating up as clubs strategize the final moves that will likely get them through the window that slams shut. The latest speculations place Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Manchester United at the middle of vital transfers involving mainstay players.
Arsenal Steps Up Interest in Ollie Watkins
Arsenal is reportedly making serious attempts to sign Aston Villa's star striker, Ollie Watkins. The Gunners are said to want to strengthen their front line, with Watkins now top of Mikel Arteta's summer list. Watkins has been in fine form for Villa, proving himself as an astute finisher and bringing dynamism into the final third.
Securing Watkins will not come easy, though, as Aston Villa sees him as one of their important players and has placed a high price on his head. Arsenal's intent for a striker who scores goals in a flurry is, to some degree, related to strengthening their title challenge and providing cover to their attack.
Jhon Duran Closing in on Al-Nassr Move
Meanwhile, the striking department might see Villa heavily change as Jhon Duran is edging closer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The Colombian forward has hardly had regular minutes under Unai Emery and might see this as a good opportunity to be in the starting XI with some lucrative offers for him.
The problem Villa have is that allowing both Watkins and Duran to go in the same window, will leave them with a striking void that would require urgent attention. With very limited time remaining to strengthen, Villa have to make a choice- cash in or hold firm on their attacking assets.
Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel Attracting Premier League Interest
The name going round in the transfer market is Bayern Munich's young forward Mathys Tel, who has been on the radar of top Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham.
With Tel, being regarded as one of the most exciting young forwards in the continent, his possible availability could just spark a bidding war. Bayern Munich would want to keep him, but a formidable offer from England could alter the equation.
Marcus Rashford's Future at Manchester United Under Scrutiny
Meanwhile, at Old Trafford, there are also questions over Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United. Hauled over the coals for inconsistencies in performance, England international Rashford is now returning to criticism from club legend Roy Keane on attitude and commitment.
He has been one of United's key men for a couple of seasons, and if things don't pick up, speculation of him moving will only gain steam. Top clubs would snap up Rashford at the drop of a hat were United to look to part with their academy product.
Final Thoughts
With the transfer window drawing to a close, clubs are making firm decisions on the shape of their squads. Arsenal's pursuit of Watkins, Villa's potential exits, and Rashford's uncertainty could change the entire dynamic of the Premier League.
Which do you think would make the biggest impact? Have your say in the comments!
