Aston Villa manager Unai Emery insisted it was Ollie Watkins's responsibility to explain his absence from a thumping 4-0 Premier League loss away to Brighton on Sunday.

Watkins, 30, has made it clear to Villa that he wants to make the move but a fourth Al Hilal bid has been turned down.

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez could be the next Aston Villa players to join the exodus from the Europa League winners.

Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez have both been linked with moves away from Aston Villa

Aston Villa faces potential player exits as Ollie Watkins attracts significant transfer interest. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez has also expressed a desire for a new challenge this…