Aston Villa to reject Al Hilal’s €45m bid for Watkins

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Aston Villa will turn down a formal offer from Al Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins. The Saudi club submitted a package worth €45m for the 30-year-old England international, but Aston Villa are set to reject the proposal. Al Hilal are expected to continue their pursuit of the player despite the anticipated refusal.