Emery reveals Watkins could still leave Villa this summer
21.08.26, 14:34 Updated 25.08.26, 12:22
Michael Plant
Unai Emery has admitted Ollie Watkins could leave Aston Villa this summer, adding to the the Villa Park exodus.
Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans and Morgan Rogers have already left the club this window, with Ezri Konsa expected to complete his transfer to Arsenal soon. Emiliano Martinez could also leave the club following the arrival of Zion Suzuki.
Watkins has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, with reports claiming the striker is keen to join the club despite four offers so far being rejected by Villa.
But, clearly, the door is not yet shut, with Emery claiming Watkins could move on before the transfer window shuts on 1st September.
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Michael Plant Freelance reporter. Nearly a decade's experience in the media industry and a former Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool club correspondent. A Villa fan from birth, Michael was born in Birmingham but grew up in Belfast.