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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, Aston Villa is extremely angry about Arsenal’s bid for Ollie Watkins. Reports indicate that Arsenal made a bid for Watkins, which was made public just hours before Aston Villa’s Champions League match against Celtic. Aston Villa’s other forward, Jhon Duran, is set to transfer to Saudi club Al Nassr for £62 million. Arsenal’s bid disrupted Aston Villa’s preparations, and the club is very upset about it. Last week, before Aston Villa’s away Champions League match against Monaco, West Ham United’s interest in 21-year-old forward Duran similarly attracted unnecessary attention. In response, Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery insisted that the timing of such bids had not disturbed him, but club insiders stated that the club was very annoyed by the bid. Aston Villa is reportedly determined to reject Arsenal’s latest offer for Watkins, with Emery hoping Watkins will stay. Additionally, Aston Villa is dissatisfied with the amount of the first bid and the timing of the leak before the Champions League match.