Ollie Watkins

Man United suffer major blow in the race to sign £60m forward

25Jul

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Man United suffer major blow in the race to sign £60m forward

Ollie Watkins Of Aston Villa In Manchester United’s annual trawl through the Premier League for firepower, another door has been firmly shut. According to The Telegraph, Aston Villa have informed United that Ollie Watkins is not for sale. Not for £50 million, not for £80 million, not for any price. Watkins is theirs, and that’s the end of the conversation United, under Ruben Amorim’s emerging stewardship, have been seeking a dependable No 9 with top-flight credentials. Watkins, who scored 19 goals and provided 13 assists in the Premier League last season, would tick most of the right boxes and is experienced enough to deliver immediately. But Villa, no longer the selling club of old, are drawing lines. It is not the first time Watkins has been pursued. Arsenal made an approach in Januar...

Ollie Watkins ‘talks’ held which could prompt Aston Villa transfer decision

16Jun

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Ollie Watkins ‘talks’ held which could prompt Aston Villa transfer decision

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa applauds the fans during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could once again become a player of interest to Premier League rivals Arsenal this summer, as the Gunners prepare to turn away from Viktor Gyokeres and look elsewhere for a striker in the transfer window. It's well known that Arsenal are intent on signing a top striker in time for the beginning of the new season, and that had led them to Sporting Lisbon forward Gyokeres who, in the two seasons he has spent in Portugal since arriving from Coventry City in 2023, has scored a remarkable 97 goals. Arsenal, though, are growing frustrated by the...

Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

8Mar

By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Ollie Watkins gives Aston Villa victory at former club Brentford

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 8: Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken catches the ball as Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa looks on during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Aston Villa FC at Brentford Community Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Brentford, England. Ollie Watkins returned to haunt former club Brentford with the decisive strike as Aston Villa recorded a 1-0 win at the Gtech Community Stadium. The England striker, who left west London in 2020, was subjected to jeers by the home fans as his clinical finish saw Villa continue their hunt for European qualification. The midfielder’s perfectly-weighted touch to release Yoane Wissa was interrupted by an offside flag moments after Villa were able to scramble the ball away from danger. Villa, on track to advance into the quarter-final...

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins eyeing England start

14Oct

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Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins eyeing England start

The Villa striker, who memorably sent his country to the Euro 2024 final with a last-minute semi-final winner against the Netherlands, endured a frustrating Nations League camp over the last week. Despite Harry Kane being injured, Lee Carsley chose not to field a recognised striker in last Thursday’s match against Greece, instead opting to play Jude Bellingham as a false nine, and it backfired as England lost 2-1. Watkins came on as a substitute and teed up Bellingham but was again consigned to the bench when Kane returned against Finland on Sunday. The 28-year-old replaced the captain in the second half in Helsinki and got another assist as he created Declan Rice’s third goal. “People know what I can do,” Watkins said. “Whenever I come on I always try to grab that chance with both hands a...

Ollie Watkins pulls out of England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures

4Sep

By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Ollie Watkins pulls out of England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures

The England squad has been announced for the upcoming Nations League fixtures but ex-Weston striker Ollie Watkins has decided to pull out of the squad after his initial selection. England’s interim manager Lee Carsley named his squad last weekend for the upcoming games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. The initial squad included ex-Weston star Ollie Watkins along with Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.However, since the squad announcement Watkins, Palmer, and Foden have decided to pull out of the squad. In a statement, the Football Association said: “Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. “The Three Lions squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but, following assessment, both Palmer and Watkin...