Aston Villa's pursuit of Emile Smith Rowe looks set to end in failure with the Arsenal midfielder reportedly on the verge of agreeing a new five-year deal in north London.
The 20-year-old was given a run in the first-team by Mikel Arteta midway through last season and made an impressive impact, finishing the season alongside Bukayo Saka as one of Arsenal's best players in a disappointing campaign for the club.
Those performances have put him on the radar of other clubs, especially with his contract expiring in 2023 and his long-term future at Arsenal uncertain.