Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins

The Independent  

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Aston Villa confirm signing of defender Yasin Ozcan on pre-contract agreement
1 month, 1 week ago

Aston Villa confirm signing of defender Yasin Ozcan on pre-contract agreement

New York Times  

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Yasin Ozcan from Turkish club Kasimpasa on a pre-contract agreement. Aston Villa is pleased to announce the signing of Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa on a pre-contract agreement. pic.twitter.com/4ZPSbNoSnr — Aston Villa February 10, 2025 Ozcan will add to Unai Emery’s options next season in a defensive unit that has been hampered by injuries. …

Gary Neville makes brutal claim about Arsenal's failed January move for Ollie Watkins - as he condemns 'TOOTHLESS' Gunners frontline
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Gary Neville makes brutal claim about Arsenal's failed January move for Ollie Watkins - as he condemns 'TOOTHLESS' Gunners frontline

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off! This needle is what the Premier League is all about Arsenal were unable to overturn their first-leg deficit and stumbled on the road Gary Neville hit out at Arsenal's 'toothlessness' as the Gunners fell 4-0 on aggregate to Newcastle to end their hopes of a Carabao Cup final on Wednesday night. Gary Neville has …

Arsenal 'targeted former Real Madrid and Chelsea star' after their shock move for Ollie Watkins was rejected by Aston Villa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal 'targeted former Real Madrid and Chelsea star' after their shock move for Ollie Watkins was rejected by Aston Villa

Daily Mail  

Arsenal reportedly discussed the possibility of bringing former Real Madrid and Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata to the club after a deal for Ollie Watkins fell through. According to The Athletic, Mikel Arteta's side remained interested in signing a striker and even considered signing Spain captain Morata on loan until the end of the season. The report claims that Arsenal expressed …

Mathys Tel to Man Utd, Ollie Watkins to Arsenal and six deadline day transfers that could still happen
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mathys Tel to Man Utd, Ollie Watkins to Arsenal and six deadline day transfers that could still happen

The Independent  

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Arsenal search for a striker as clubs look to get business done on deadline day
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal search for a striker as clubs look to get business done on deadline day

The Independent  

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Axel Disasi leaning towards joining Aston Villa on loan - as Chelsea defender prepares to SNUB Tottenham advances
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Axel Disasi leaning towards joining Aston Villa on loan - as Chelsea defender prepares to SNUB Tottenham advances

Daily Mail  

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is leaning towards joining Aston Villa on loan over Tottenham as the winter transfer deadline nears. Chelsea have been open to loan offers for the 26-year-old this month and have agreed terms with both Villa and fierce London rivals Tottenham over a move. Axel Disasi is leaning on a loan move to Aston Villa over fierce …

Aston Villa are closing in on shock loan deal for Marcus Rashford - as Unai Emery targets wantaway Man United star after Jhon Duran's exit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa are closing in on shock loan deal for Marcus Rashford - as Unai Emery targets wantaway Man United star after Jhon Duran's exit

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Marcus Rashford in what would be one of their most remarkable signings of modern times. After selling Jhon Duran to Al Nassr for a deal that could reach £70million, Villa were left with Ollie Watkins as their only senior centre-forward. Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to sign …

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘happy to stay’ at Aston Villa
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘happy to stay’ at Aston Villa

The Independent  

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Aston Villa want Marcus Rashford: Premier League side join the race for Man United star as boss Unai Emery makes personal request to land Old Trafford wantaway ahead of Jhon Duran's exit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa want Marcus Rashford: Premier League side join the race for Man United star as boss Unai Emery makes personal request to land Old Trafford wantaway ahead of Jhon Duran's exit

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa have declared an interest in signing Manchester United's out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford. Barcelona, Galatasaray, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have all held discussions and United want clarity to pursue their own targets with Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel, who on Friday rejected Tottenham, one such option. Aston Villa have entered the race to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford United …

Resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins reveals his true feelings on a move to Arsenal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins reveals his true feelings on a move to Arsenal

Daily Mail  

A resurfaced video of Ollie Watkins has shed light on his feelings about a move to Arsenal. Ollie Watkins called playing for Arsenal his 'dream move' in a resurfaced video from 2020 Mikel Arteta has been targeting a move for the Aston Villa star as he looks to increase his side's firepower At the 2020 London Football Awards, Watkins - …

Aston Villa reject £57m bid for Jhon Duran from West Ham - with PSG also keen on Colombia striker
2 months ago

Aston Villa reject £57m bid for Jhon Duran from West Ham - with PSG also keen on Colombia striker

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa have turned down a £57million bid from West Ham for Jhon Duran and insist the forward will not be sold this month. Duran is Villa's top scorer this season with 12 goals though he may again be on the bench for Tuesday's Champions League match in Monaco, where Villa hope to take a significant step towards qualifying automatically …

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign
5 months ago

Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn makes goalscoring return from injury, while Jhon Duran nets again as Villans maintain perfect start to maiden Champions League campaign

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has performed near miracles since taking over at Aston Villa but if he can find a way to keep both Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran happy, it might be his greatest trick yet. Unai Emery masterminded yet another win in the Champions League as Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the campaign John McGinn scored on his …

Arsenal 'eye raid on Premier League rivals for in-demand striker'... but the Gunners face having to 'pay £75m to land their January target'
5 months ago

Arsenal 'eye raid on Premier League rivals for in-demand striker'... but the Gunners face having to 'pay £75m to land their January target'

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have reportedly registered interest in signing a striker from one of their Premier League rivals this winter. Mikel Arteta's men have slipped four points behind early pace-setters Liverpool, and may require more firepower in the final third to end their title drought this season. With this in mind, they are eyeing up the prospect of adding another No9 to …

Ollie Watkins keen to shine in showdown with Harry Kane as he looks to prove to Lee Carsley why he should 'be the man' for England over Bayern Munich superstar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins keen to shine in showdown with Harry Kane as he looks to prove to Lee Carsley why he should 'be the man' for England over Bayern Munich superstar

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins hopes to use Aston Villa’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich to replace Harry Kane as England centre-forward. Watkins was Kane’s deputy in England’s Euro 2024 squad and the 28-year-old has established himself as one of the best centre-forwards in the Premier League since Kane departed for the Bundesliga a little more than a year ago. He’s put …

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘100 per cent’ fit to face Wolves
6 months ago

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins ‘100 per cent’ fit to face Wolves

The Independent  

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Alejandro Garnacho, Ollie Watkins and 5 players to target for FPL Gameweek 5 transfers
6 months ago

Alejandro Garnacho, Ollie Watkins and 5 players to target for FPL Gameweek 5 transfers

The Independent  

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes to keep match-winner Jhon Duran after transfer fallout
7 months ago

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes to keep match-winner Jhon Duran after transfer fallout

The Independent  

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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him
8 months ago

England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him

Daily Mail  

Watkins is currently on an extended break following England's Euro 2024 defeat England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has been spotted with his fiancee Ellie Alderson following his proposal while on holiday in Italy. Ollie Watkins and his finacee Ellie Alderson were spotted hand-in-hand following his proposal It was unclear whether Alderson chose to sport her lavish engagement ring …

Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!
8 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book England's spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Cole Palmer he'd set him up!

Daily Mail  

England have reached the Euro 2024 final after super-sub Ollie Watkins fired home a last-gasp winner against Holland to send the nation into delirium. Ollie Watkins' introduction in the 81st minute helped change the game for the Three Lions The Aston Villa striker's inch-perfect shot came at the end of normal time and proved the vital decider Watkins was named …

Aston Villa 'hold preliminary talks' with Chelsea over move to sign Conor Gallagher... with Blues 'prepared to ask for fee in excess of £50m'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa 'hold preliminary talks' with Chelsea over move to sign Conor Gallagher... with Blues 'prepared to ask for fee in excess of £50m'

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with Chelsea over a potential deal for midfielder Conor Gallagher. It has been reported by the Athletic, that Villa could look to take advantage of this, as they prepare for Champions League football next season. Aston Villa have reportedly held preliminary talks over signing Chelsea's Conor Gallagher Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is a …

Aston Villa look to take advantage of Chelsea’s PSR concerns for first major summer transfer
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Aston Villa look to take advantage of Chelsea’s PSR concerns for first major summer transfer

The Independent  

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Finalise Unai Emery's new contract, keep hold of Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, and tighten up at the back... how Aston Villa can continue their incredible rise next season after sealing a Champions
10 months, 1 week ago

Finalise Unai Emery's new contract, keep hold of Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez, and tighten up at the back... how Aston Villa can continue their incredible rise next season after sealing a Champions

Daily Mail  

Unai Emery has made a convincing case to be named Manager of the Year after leading Aston Villa to the group phase of next season’s Champions League but the Basque will know the hard work is only just beginning. Aston Villa have qualified for the Champions League after a brilliant campaign Unai Emery has worked wonders, but the club must …

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?
10 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins looks GUTTED as Aston Villa secure Champions League football for next season while his team-mates celebrate around him... but can you guess why he looks glum?

Daily Mail  

This is the moment that Aston Villa secured Champions League football for the first time ever after Tottenham's defeat by Man City confirmed the Midlands club's fourth-place finish – with the result sparking wild scenes of celebration and joy. The rather strange reaction will have left many scratching their heads as to why the team's star striker was delayed in …

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos
10 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa disappointed in their opening Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos last week - going down 4-2 at home. Ollie Watkins to score a header against Olympiacos tonight has been price boosted to 9/1 odds They aren't tipped to do so when looking at Sky Bet's betting lines, as Villa are 7/2 outsiders to win the tie, while Olympiacos …

Transfer news: At least two Premier League clubs interested in Mason Greenwood
10 months, 1 week ago

Transfer news: At least two Premier League clubs interested in Mason Greenwood

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins hits back at Troy Deeney on Instagram and revels in his stunning goal vs Arsenal - after the ex-Birmingham striker claimed he was a 'winger trying to be a striker'
11 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins hits back at Troy Deeney on Instagram and revels in his stunning goal vs Arsenal - after the ex-Birmingham striker claimed he was a 'winger trying to be a striker'

Daily Mail  

Ollie Watkins has hit back at Troy Deeney on Instagram, after the ex-Birmingham City striker claimed the Aston Villa star was 'a winger trying to be a striker'. Ollie Watkins has blasted Troy Deeney on Instagram after he scored against Arsenal on Sunday The ex-Birmingham star claimed that Watkins was 'a winger trying to be a striker' Watkins posted this …

Aston Villa hit by huge injury blow ahead of facing Man City
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa hit by huge injury blow ahead of facing Man City

The Independent  

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Douglas Luiz talks up Villa star Ollie Watkins as big England threat to Brazil
1 year ago

Douglas Luiz talks up Villa star Ollie Watkins as big England threat to Brazil

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax
1 year ago

Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax

The Independent  

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OLIVER HOLT: Don't blame Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins for giving it back to a moronic fan who thinks he can abuse a player all game with impunity
1 year, 3 months ago

OLIVER HOLT: Don't blame Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins for giving it back to a moronic fan who thinks he can abuse a player all game with impunity

Daily Mail  

There were five minutes to go at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday when Ollie Watkins, one of English football’s stand-out players this season, leapt high to meet a Boubacar Kamara flick-on from a corner and directed his header into the net. Tempers frayed after Aston Villa's decided at the GTech Community Stadium on Sunday Watkins was blamed by some …

Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad
1 year, 5 months ago

Ollie Watkins credits Unai Emery for helping him return to England squad

The Independent  

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England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’
1 year, 5 months ago

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’

The Independent  

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Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League 2023-24: Aston Villa beats Chelsea, Watkins shines in 1-0 win

The Hindu  

A 73rd-minute strike by Ollie Watkins earned Aston Villa all three points at goal-starved, 10-man Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Premier League 2023-24: Son’s double earns Tottenham 2-2 draw at Arsenal But, as so often in recent months, they failed to find the telling shot with Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez stopping a string of chances. Mauricio Pochettino’s …

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League
1 year, 6 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa all but secured a Conference League group-stage place with a 5-0 thrashing of Hibernian in its play-off round first leg on Wednesday. The Premier League side started its first European campaign since losing in Europa League qualifying in 2010 in fine style. Unai Emery’s men, who put four past Everton at the …

Aston Villa complete transfer coup by sealing £31.5m deal for Pau Torres who joins Unai Emery
1 year, 8 months ago

Aston Villa complete transfer coup by sealing £31.5m deal for Pau Torres who joins Unai Emery

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa have pulled off a coup by signing Villarreal defender Pau Torres in a deal worth £31.5million. The stylish left-footed centre-back, who had a £55m buy out clause, was convinced by Villa's ambition and the prospect of linking up with Unai Emery once again. Aston Villa have completed a £31.5million deal for Villarreal's Spanish defender Pau Torres He has …

Premier League: Watkins brace powers Aston Villa to a 3-0 win over Newcastle United
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Watkins brace powers Aston Villa to a 3-0 win over Newcastle United

The Hindu  

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins proved too hot to handle for the best defense in the Premier League as he scored two goals and set up another in a 3-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday. Watkins’ latest brilliant performance came in front of England coach Gareth Southgate, who didn’t call up the striker for the national team’s most recent matches …

Emery changing opinions in England as Aston Villa fights for European football
1 year, 11 months ago

Emery changing opinions in England as Aston Villa fights for European football

The Hindu  

English football’s perceptions of Unai Emery are starting to change. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Now at Aston Villa, Emery is working more in the shadows, away from the glare and scrutiny that comes with being at one of the country’s top clubs. “We are going to be very demanding,” Emery said after a 2-1 win at Leicester on Tuesday, …

Defensive strength important to Unai Emery and Aston Villa
2 years ago

Defensive strength important to Unai Emery and Aston Villa

The Independent  

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Unai Emery admits he sometimes has to stop Ollie Watkins from training too much
2 years ago

Unai Emery admits he sometimes has to stop Ollie Watkins from training too much

The Independent  

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Unai Emery admits Aston Villa too reliant on Ollie Watkins for goals
2 years, 2 months ago

Unai Emery admits Aston Villa too reliant on Ollie Watkins for goals

The Independent  

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Aston Villa in talks with Real Betis over the £12m transfer of Alex Moreno
2 years, 2 months ago

Aston Villa in talks with Real Betis over the £12m transfer of Alex Moreno

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa are continuing discussions over a £12m deal for Alex Moreno the Real Betis left-back. Aston Villa are continuing talks with Real Betis over the signing of left-back Alex Moreno Moreno turns 30 in June and it is unlikely he would agree to come to Villa as a back-up player. Moreno turned down the chance to join Nottingham Forest …

Aston Villa want to sign Real Betis left-back Alex Moreno in January
2 years, 2 months ago

Aston Villa want to sign Real Betis left-back Alex Moreno in January

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa are attempting to sign Alex Moreno from Real Betis this month as boss Unai Emery also sets his sights on a winger. Aston Villa are attempting to sign Alex Moreno from Real Betis in the window Villa already have the likes of Lucas Digne, Ludwig Augustinsson and Ashley Young as possible left-backs Should Moreno join, it may have …

Villa’s system under Emery is perfect for Watkins. The goals should start to flow
2 years, 2 months ago

Villa’s system under Emery is perfect for Watkins. The goals should start to flow

New York Times  

A rare visit from your humble correspondent to Villa Park brought to mind fond memories of fellow Bavarian Thomas Hitzlsperger in the claret and blue but also less obviously, after the game, the old Abraham Maslow observation that has the former midfielder’s nickname at its centre. Watkins looks poised to be one of the main beneficiaries of Emery’s fluid 4-2-2-2 …

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together
3 years ago

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together

Daily Mail  

All this time playing just one of Danny Ings or Ollie Watkins. Steven Gerrard had only selected one or the other in Aston Villa's last four Premier League games. Yet in a bid to get back to winning ways after one win in their last seven outings, Gerrard used Ings and Watkins as partners — two No 9s under orders …

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard backs Ollie Watkins to earn England recall
3 years, 3 months ago

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard backs Ollie Watkins to earn England recall

The Independent  

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Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard confident Gareth Southgate will recall Ollie Watkins to England squad
3 years, 3 months ago

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard confident Gareth Southgate will recall Ollie Watkins to England squad

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has backed Ollie Watkins to return to the England squad. The striker has impressed Gerrard during his short time in charge, scoring two goals in Gerrard's first three games as manager, against Brighton last month and Manchester City in midweek. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has backed Ollie Watkins to return to the England squad …

Alexandre Lacazette and Ollie Watkins would be ideal for Man City's, says Shaun Wright-Phillips
3 years, 4 months ago

Alexandre Lacazette and Ollie Watkins would be ideal for Man City's, says Shaun Wright-Phillips

Daily Mail  

Manchester City may not need to splash £150 million on Harry Kane or Erling Haaland to fill their void up front and should instead focus on signing Alexandre Lacazette or Ollie Watkins, according to Shaun Wright-Phillips. Alexandre Lacazette has started just three games in all competitions for Arsenal this season The Frenchman's deal at the Emirates runs out next summer …

Arsenal 'put Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins on striker transfer shortlist'
3 years, 5 months ago

Arsenal 'put Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins on striker transfer shortlist'

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have reportedly put Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins on the top of their list of wanted strikers. Everton forward Calvert-Lewin and Aston Villa striker Watkins are two of the names Arsenal are targeting as they prepare for the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, according to a report in The Sun. Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin has reportedly been put on Arsenal's list …

Football rumours: Will Tottenham make a move for Ollie Watkins?
3 years, 5 months ago

Football rumours: Will Tottenham make a move for Ollie Watkins?

The Independent  

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