Fenerbahçe, after signing Vedat Muriç, are continuing their search for another forward, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is one of the candidates. The 30-year-old player joined Villa in September 2020. It is reported that manager İsmail Kartal and football director Oğuz Çetin admire him.
The club is targeting an initial loan deal for Watkins that includes a purchase option, and negotiations between the clubs are in progress. The English forward has an estimated market value of 25 million Euro, is under contract with Aston Villa until 2028, and is currently playing for England in the World Cup. In the previous season, he scored 21 goals and provided 5 assists in 55 matches. Watkins has also been linked with clubs such as Arsenal.
