Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins should be remembered fondly by Aston Villa fans despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 thrashing by Brighton as he nears a move to Saudi side Al Hilal.

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.