Unexpected twist! Premier League star striker agrees terms with Saudi giants

Ollie Watkins appears poised to make a surprising move, swapping European football for the Middle East.

Details: According to TEAMtalk, Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Saudi club Al-Hilal.

With an agreement in place with the 30-year-old forward, the Saudi Pro League powerhouse is now ready to open official negotiations with Aston Villa regarding the transfer fee.

The Riyadh-based club is actively seeking to bolster its attack and has turned all its attention to the English striker. The next developments will hinge on whether the two clubs can reach an agreement on the financial terms of the deal.

It's worth noting that in the 2025/26 season, Ollie Watkins featured in 55 matches across all competitions for Aston Villa, netting 21 goals. Renowned portal Transfermarkt currently values the English striker at 25 million euros.

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