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Ollie Watkins has revealed details of a secret chat with Declan Rice after Arsenal were urged to complete a transfer for the Aston Villa striker.

Arsenal are seeking a new forward at the end of the season as there is massive speculation that Mikel Arteta is desperate to add a new striker to that already impressive world class Gunners attack.

Watkins has been in fantastic form for Villa this season, producing 19 goals and 12 assists across 34 Premier League matches and is now rated as one of the best finishers in the Premier League and a man that could lead that Arsenal attack.

Arsenal have been backed to sign the Aston Villa star in the summer – and amid all that speculation – Watkins has revealed details of a secret chat with Declan Rice, he told TNT Sports: ‘I spoke to Dec (Declan Rice) at England.