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Ollie Watkins omitted from Aston Villa squad amid advanced Al Hilal talks

A post by Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) is trending on X · Ollie Watkins transfer to Al Hilal · 7,304 likes

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been left out of the squad as negotiations continue with Saudi club Al Hilal. The player has agreed personal terms, Al Hilal plans another bid, while Villa are working on a replacement. The reaction is genuinely split along fan-base lines: Al Hilal/Saudi supporters are celebratory, Aston Villa fans are disappointed or resigned, and neutral observers are mixed on the career implications.

Fabrizio Romano

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🚨⚠️ Ollie Watkins, out of Aston Villa squad today as talks are underway with Al Hilal. 🇸🇦 Al Hilal will bid again and confident to get the deal done as Watkins has agreed on personal terms with the Saudi side. #AVFC working on replacement.

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