Aston Villa would be prepared to sell star striker Ollie Watkins in January.
According to football insider, they would accept a fee of around £35 million in order to get rid of the England International. Aston Villa have turned down offers for him in recent months, but it seems that they are now prepared to sanction his departure.
Villa want to replace Ollie Watkins
They are looking to bring in a younger alternative with more potential. Watkins has not been at his best this season, and Aston Villa are planning for the future. It will be interesting to see if they can bring in the right additions.
Meanwhile, Watkins is unlikely to have any shortage of options. He is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could be a very useful acquisition for most teams. The 29-year-old has just three goals in the Premier League this season, and he will be desperate to get back to his best. With the World Cup coming up next year, he will want to be a part of the England national team as well. Performing at a high level during the second half of the season could be ideal for him.
Where will Watkins end up?
He needs to join a club where he will get regular opportunities. £35 million is a reasonable fee for a player of his quality in today’s market.
Watkins has 78 goals and 34 assists to his name in 198 appearances for Aston Villa. He could transform most teams in the country if he manages to hit top form.
It will be interesting to see where the 29-year-old ends up. It is fair to assume that multiple Premier League clubs could be queueing up for him if he is made available in the coming weeks.