Football gossip: Tel, Garnacho, Mitoma, Watkins, Tierney, Henderson, Ferguson, Kobel

England striker Ollie Watkins would be open to joining Arsenal this month but Villa are determined to keep the 29-year-old. (Mail), external

Chelsea and Portugal midfielder Joao Felix, 25, is another target for Villa boss Unai Emery. (Express), external

Al-Hilal have made a “super offer” for Real Madrid and Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, as a replacement for 32-year-old Brazil attacker Neymar. (Marca) , external

Monaco are close to agreeing a deal with Ajax for 34-year-old England midfielder Jordan Henderson. (Fabrizio Romano), external

The Ligue 1 side are reluctant to pay a fee for Henderson so want Ajax to terminate his contract so they can sign him on a free transfer. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Everton are weighing up a late bid for 20-year-old Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson. (i Sport), external

Chelsea are interested in Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27, although any move is likelier in the summer. (Independent), external

Wolves’ 22-year-old English midfielder Luke Cundle is close to completing a permanent deal to Millwall. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle have held talks with 18-year-old Spain Under-19 winger Antonio Cordero over a free transfer when his Malaga contract expires this summer. (Mail), external

Tottenham will allow 19-year-old forward Will Lankshear to leave on loan before Monday’s transfer deadline, with Burnley, Middlesbrough, West Brom, Cardiff and Luton keen on the England Under-20 international. (Football.London), external