Ollie Watkins was left out of Aston Villa's squad to face Brighton on Sunday, with the 30-year-old pushing to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes
Unai Emery makes Ollie Watkins feelings clear after star missed Aston Villa's drubbing
Ollie Watkins was left out of Aston Villa's squad to face Brighton on Sunday, with the 30-year-old pushing to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes
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Nathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter
07:53, 24 Aug 2026Updated 07:56, 24 Aug 2026
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