Arsenal was linked with Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer.
The England striker has already netted seven goals and provided three assists in 11 games across all competitions.
He scored a hattrick and bagged two assists in their 6-1 win against Brighton in the last Premier League weekend.
Watkins’ contract with Villa expires in the summer of 2025 and there’s a talk of contract renewal that would make him earn £150,000-a-week.
Pundit Gabby Agbonlahor believes finance is the main reason behind the delay in his contract renewal.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider: “It might be finances, the reason for the delay.
“He might feel he deserves a certain amount, he might feel unhappy with what Villa are offering.
“There’s a lot that goes into the contract negotiations. This could be his last big contract at his age, you don’t know.
“I do think that Villa need to get it sorted because he’d be worth every penny. He’s a top striker. But it’s a negotiation and I’m sure they’ll come to the right decision. The club know there will be many takers for a player like Watkins if there’s no agreement.
“I’m sure the likes of Arsenal would love to have him and give him the money he wants.”
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