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Al Hilal nears £50m deal for Ollie Watkins

8/27/2026

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  • Al Hilal are finalising a £50 million deal plus add-ons for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
  • The transfer depends on Villa securing a replacement for Watkins.
  • Villa rejected a fourth £45 million bid for Watkins despite his desire to move.
  • Villa offered Watkins a contract extension to 2030, with his current deal ending in 2028.