He said: “That’s the dream, to play for Arsenal one day. But, you know, it’s a long shot.”
Watkins also admitted his idol was the legendary former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry. But it appears his immediate future will be at Villa.
Emery is excited to see how Watkins continues to progress under his management. He recently said: “He has a big career in his future.
“For us, Ollie Watkins is very important. He’s not only scoring but his commitment every day, trying to add more work, watching his clips.”
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source: express.co.uk