Aston Villa Striker Seals Saudi Move
Aston Villa has agreed to transfer striker Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal FC in Saudi Arabia, with Watkins set to earn £15 million per year. After weeks of tension and multiple rejected bids, the club waited to secure a replacement before finalizing the sale. While Watkins had a standout season with 16 league goals and helped Villa win the UEFA Europa League, his departure mid-season raises concerns, particularly with key players like Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers already leaving. To fill the gap left by Watkins, Aston Villa is pursuing a £65 million deal for Nicolas Jackson, who fits their pressing style and has played under manager Unai Emery before.
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