Al Hilal Submit Official Bid for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins
Short overview
Al Hilal have submitted an official bid to Aston Villa for striker Ollie Watkins, worth €45m including add-ons. Watkins is keen on the move, but the final decision rests with Aston Villa, who have already rejected two previous approaches.
Al Hilal have submitted an official bid to Aston Villa for striker Ollie Watkins, with the total package worth €45 million including add-ons, according to sources.
Watkins is reportedly keen on a move to the Saudi club, but the final decision lies with Aston Villa. The Premier League side has already rejected two previous approaches from Al Hilal, and now face a formal offer on the table.
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