Ollie Watkins is currently undergoing his medical examination at Al-Hilal.

Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, confirmed that Ollie Watkins is departing to Saudi Arabia. Watkins is set to be signed by Saudi club Al-Hilal for 58.5 million euros. The striker was not called up for the match against Brighton, a decision that infuriated Emery. The manager also stated that a new period starts with Nicolas Jackson.

Ollie Watkins is set to join Al Hilal in a £50m deal. Unai Emery said he and Watkins hugged and cried a little as Watkins prepares to move to Saudi Arabia. Emery said that last week a deal was not completed in time for Watkins to play the match against Brighton, and that Watkins later apologized, stating that he had made a mistake and had been wrong. Emery also stated that it is a good deal for the club.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Al Hilal has signed Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Aston Villa will receive 60 million euros for the English international's transfer, a sum that includes two million in bonuses. Watkins, who is 30, played 37 matches and scored 16 goals in the Premier League during the 2025-2026 season.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins will leave Aston Villa and join Al-Hilal in the coming hours. The two clubs have come to an agreement for the transfer of the English international, who has 24 caps and 7 goals. The offer accepted by Aston Villa exceeds 60 million euros, consisting of 58.4 million euros plus over 2 million in bonuses.

Aston Villa and Al-Hilal are still negotiating for Ollie Watkins, despite his return to training. The potential transfer is still active, and an agreement on a contract exists between Al-Hilal and Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa is seeking to sign Nicolas Jackson as a replacement for the expected departure of Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Al Hilal FC and Aston Villa FC have reached an agreement for Ollie Watkins. Aston Villa was waiting to find his replacement before accepting the proposal, and a replacement has now been found. Ollie Watkins will travel to Riyadh in the coming days and will earn $15M per year.

Sacha Tavolieri reports that Ollie Watkins's transfer to Al Hilal was successful. Al Hilal made a deal with Ollie Watkins, and no difficulties occurred during the talks between Al Hilal and Aston Villa.

Ollie Watkins returned to Aston Villa training on Monday and apologised to his team-mates for missing their 4-0 defeat by Brighton, but he is still expected to leave for Al Hilal. Villa have turned down a series of bids for Watkins, and the England forward is interested in the move to Saudi Arabia. Villa boss Emery hinted that Watkins had been reluctant to play in their Premier League opener on Sunday.

It is understood Villa have rejected four bids from the Saudi Pro League club and that a transfer agreement is not currently close. Unai Emery said it was the England international’s responsibility to explain his absence. When asked about Ollie Watkins’ omission, Emery stated that the question was for him and that his only answer would be silence. Asked if Watkins had refused to play, Emery replied that people can call him or his agent for a response, as it is not his responsibility.

According to TEAMtalk, Al-Hilal are confident of finalising a deal for Ollie Watkins. The forward has rejected a new four-year contract from Aston Villa and, per TEAMtalk, has made it clear to Unai Emery that he wants to leave. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations have confirmed to the outlet that a deal is now understood to be close, with the final breakthrough expected to be about the transfer fee.

When asked about Ollie Watkins refusing to play, Unai Emery responded that he cannot answer the question and that Watkins can. Watkins desires a transfer to Al Hilal. An agreement on personal terms was reached days ago and talks between the clubs continue.

AVFC are working on a replacement for Ollie Watkins, according to Fabrizio Romano. Talks are underway with Al Hilal, and the Saudi side will bid again and are confident of completing the deal.

According to a report from Ben Jacobs, Al-Hilal are making efforts to sign Ollie Watkins. Watkins has told Aston Villa he wants the move and was omitted from the Aston Villa squad to face Brighton.

According to The Athletic, Ollie Watkins is pushing for a move to Al Hilal after the Saudi side's fourth bid of $61 million (£45 million) failed.

Unai Emery confirmed that Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa if the club receives the right offer and finds a replacement. Al-Hilal have had four bids for Ollie Watkins rejected by Villa but have not ended their pursuit of the England international. It is thought that Watkins is keen to join Al-Hilal because of the wages offered by the Saudi Arabian club. Villa have offered Watkins a new contract until 2030 and have communicated their desire to keep him. Emery said that Watkins is a player for whom the club has offers. The manager stated that he does not want to sell him, but a sale could happen if it is a good option for Watkins and the club, and if a replacement can be found.

Negotiations with Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins have progressed quickly, and the clubs are close to reaching an agreement on a deal that will exceed 50 million euros. All personal terms have been agreed, and the player is awaiting approval from Aston Villa to leave.

According to TEAMtalk sources, Al-Hilal are continuing talks with Aston Villa over Ollie Watkins and are ready to increase their offer for the striker. TEAMtalk understands the Saudi club is prepared to improve on its latest bid of around £38 million (€45 million). Personal terms with Watkins have already been agreed upon, and the 30-year-old remains ready to move to Saudi Arabia. This is despite Aston Villa offering Watkins a new four-year contract in an attempt to persuade him to stay. Sources indicate Villa are seeking around £55 million (€65 million) for the striker, but sources with knowledge of the negotiations believe a deal worth around £50 million (€60 million) would probably be sufficient to persuade the club to sell. Watkins’ willingness to make the move has been a key factor in the negotiations and has given Al-Hilal confidence that they can complete the transfer if they can reach an agreement on the fee.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Al Hilal FC continue to believe in signing Ollie Watkins, who is a concrete option for the club. Discussions are currently ongoing with Aston Villa and could lead to a deal worth around $65M. Al Hilal are confident they can sign Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa have rejected a £38 million bid for Ollie Watkins from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The proposal, which was the third from the Saudi club for the 30-year-old, was turned down on Tuesday night. The Premier League club now anticipates another improved bid.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal has submitted an official bid to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, which is a total package worth €45m including add-ons. Watkins is interested in the move to Al Hilal, while the final decision belongs to Aston Villa. The club has previously rejected two approaches from the Saudi side.

According to TEAMtalk insider Graeme Bailey, Ollie Watkins has an agreement in principle on personal terms with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. With Watkins receptive to the move, sources state the Saudi side are preparing to make contact with Aston Villa to find an agreement. However, according to a report for The Athletic by Villa insider Jacob Tanswell, while the club is aware of long-standing interest from Al-Hilal in Watkins, the striker will be staying. Watkins is said to be part of Unai Emery’s plans and Villa intend to keep the forward for a seventh season.

According to Sachi Tavolieri of Sky Sports, Ollie Watkins has reached an agreement with Al Hilal over a contract. Al Hilal are pursuing the England international as an alternative to Victor Osimhen, according to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari. Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi would like to move Karim Benzema out this month. Tavolieri claims the club’s management wants to first release Benzema and reach an agreement with the parties involved in his contract before officially making their move for a new number nine. The deal is not simple, as Benzema is said to be insistent on receiving wages for the next year, while Al Hilal reportedly considers Galatasaray's Osimhen their ideal target. Watkins is valued at €60 million by Transfermarkt.

Goal.com reported that Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi is targeting Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins to replace Karim Benzema. A potential deal for the England international is stalled because the Saudi club is negotiating a contract termination payout with Karim Benzema.

Al-Hilal is considering Ollie Watkins as a possible replacement for Karim Benzema. Watkins is an English forward and is under contract with Aston Villa until 2028.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are reportedly showing interest in acquiring Aston Villa's striker Ollie Watkins. The club has shifted its focus to Watkins after conceding defeat in their attempt to sign Victor Osimhen, who has chosen to join Galatasaray after a successful loan period. Al-Hilal had even proposed a substantial €160 million contract over four years to Osimhen, but following his decision to relocate to Turkey, they are now exploring other options. Transfer news reporter Nicolo Schira indicated that Al-Hilal is keen on securing the England international before the 2025-26 season. Watkins, who still has three years remaining on his current contract with Aston Villa and an estimated transfer value of €61.4 million, has also been associated with a potential move to Manchester United recently. Nonetheless, it is considered unlikely that Villa will sell him unless an offer surpassing his estimated value is made.