If he was definitive about Watkins, the coach knew what was coming for Duran. It’s no secret the Colombian has wanted more minutes.

Plus: Marco Asensio, Joao Felix and Matheus Cunha are being eyed by Aston Villa; Al Nassr are weighing up a shock move for Man City midfielder Mateo Kovacic; Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his Man City contract;

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Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins - despite the build-up Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16

Villa’s run to the last-16 of the Champions League has netted the club a staggering £75million, it can be revealed.

Arsenal are ready to increase their bid for Ollie Watkins after seeing an opening offer rejected - and Unai Emery has made Aston Villa's position clear.

Analysis of a frenetic clash that saw Villa prevail and book their place in the Champions League's knockout phase

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa straight through to Champions League last 16; Man City and Celtic face play-off with Pep Guardiola setting up potential return to former club Bayern Munich; play-off

The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round

Manchester United and Marcus Rashford could both get their way after the winger's preferred transfer nudged a step closer to reality thanks to a connected second deal.