Ollie Watkins will reportedly assess his future after Unai Emery kept him on the bench in the last few games, although a move to Arsenal is improbable.

According to a report by Give Me Sport, Ollie Watkins faces an uncertain future at Aston Villa heading into the summer transfer window. The English international is ready to assess his future in the coming months after Unai Emery kept him on the bench in the last few games. However, a move to Arsenal will unlikely see the light of day in the summer transfer window.

Ollie Watkins and his soaring stock

Ollie Watkins has blossomed into one of the best strikers in the Premier League since joining Aston Villa from Brentford in September 2020. A native of Torquay, the Englishman spent his formative years in his homeland, starting his youth career at Newton Town & Buckland Athletic before passing through the academy at Exeter City.

However, the 29-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Brentford before going from strength to strength at Aston Villa. Watkins has been excellent thus far in the 2024/25 campaign, amassing 15 goals and 12 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Watkins has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe with his exploits for Aston Villa. Arsenal wanted to sign the English international in the winter transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day. Recent reports have linked him with the North London club again.

What next?

Recent reports have claimed that Ollie Watkins might be open to joining Arsenal in the summer transfer window. However, the latest update has ruled out a move to the Emirates for the Aston Villa striker, with the North London club unlikely to launch the offensive to secure his services in the coming months.

However, while a move to Arsenal might not see the light of day, the 29-year-old Englishman will soon assess his future ahead of the summer transfer window. Unai Emery has preferred Marcus Rashford as the first-choice striker in the last few games, with Watkins starting on the bench.

The English international does not want to hamper his chances of going to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, Watkins might miss the bus if he does not regain his spot as the first-choice starter for Aston Villa.