I have my doubts about that. Arsenal won't be looking to him as their main striker so he'll be bench-warming at best next season if he stays. That doesn't mean I expect him to join us if he leaves. I think he'll be looking for a bigger club to match (what I believe to be) his inflated ego.

Not really, he was going to join last season before his agent got too greedy and we refused to cough up his inflated fee. We subsequently signed Edouard instead. This is only rumour but it was from a decent source and I have no reason not to believe it.

There was every chance we could have signed him in January but now he has started scoring there is zero chance.

The Chain has started, West Ham want Ollie Watkins

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Money, 44k at villa, European football, and a nice pad in Brentwood

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Well that's not all true is it

We offer him something different to Arsenal, game time. That's the reason he hasn't signed a new contract and will leave them. He's watched his U21 teammates get prem time and senior call ups whilst his career has stalled.

West Ham - much bigger competitor to us. On paper they have a lot going for them.

Not all kids come with colossal egos. Our players player of the year is a great example of a kid making a brave decision based on playing time, not greed.

I'd go so far to bet that there are more old players happy to sit on the bench and earn. Take Mr Martin Kelly for example - decent player, but has barely played for 5 years now.