Aston Villa is in advanced talks to sell Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal, with the Saudi club willing to up their bid as Villa seeks around £55m — possibly settling for £50m. Watkins’ contract is expiring, and a new deal isn’t on the table, pushing the club toward a sale. Fans are alarmed at the prospect of losing their talisman, while Villa already eye Nicolas Jackson as a replacement — with Chelsea reportedly open to a permanent move. The club’s broader transfer activity, including Ezri Konsa’s near-deal to Arsenal, signals a potential squad overhaul that could feel more disruptive than refreshing.

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