Ollie Watkins expressed regret for declining to play for Aston Villa ahead of his imminent £51m transfer to Al-Hilal, confirmed manager Unai Emery.

Earlier on Wednesday, Villa agreed a deal worth a total package of £65million to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea.

Emery also said he had a "small cry" when saying goodbye to Watkins, who is set to join Al Hilal.