While Saka must be a fan of his countryman, Unai Emery hinted Watkins will snub Arsenal and stay at Aston Villa after they beat Celtic 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Declan Rice has also spent a number of years playing with the Arsenal target for England and against him as well.

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Watkins' preferred destination should a club decide to meet his substantial price tag would be Arsenal. Being a lifelong supporter of the Gunners, the possibility of a transfer to his cherished team could prove exciting for Watkins and his family - who have been hopeful of an Emirates Stadium switch before.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice sent a message on social media following the 3-0 win against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

His goal inside two minutes against Dinamo underlined the quality he has. Gabriel Martinelli skipped past his man and picked out Havertz, who set the ball perfectly for Rice. The midfielder ran onto it and struck a sumptuous half-volley into the net.

The mathematics was still causing a few heads to be scratched after Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday, but Declan Rice gave the new Champions League format a thumbs up.

Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard scored goals as Arsenal cruised into the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Dinamo Zagreb fans launched objects at Declan Rice during their Champions League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates on Wednesday. The first incident occurred inside the opening 10 minutes as Rice, who scored early-on, went over to take a corner in front of the rowdy away section.

Declan Rice scored the winner and first Champions League goal of his career in Arsenal's victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice responded to Morgan Gibbs-White on social media following Nottingham Forest winning 3-2 over Southampton in the Premier League.

Arsenal couldn't have hoped for a better start at home to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, as Declan Rice put the Gunners ahead after just two minutes. This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app Rice hit a ball as sweetly as you like on the half-volley,

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