Aston Villa's new Ollie Watkins offer revealed, Chelsea in swap deal swoop
Aston Villa have no interest in allowing Ollie Watkins to leave the club this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that the Premier League outfit could even consider giving the striker a “bumper” new deal to end speculation.
However, Villa aren’t even considering letting Watkins leave this summer and he is under a long-term contract that runs until 2028.
Watkins would cost a team between £70-80 million this summer, a fee that few clubs can afford due to concerns over FFP and PSR.
Villa are content that the striker will still be at the club next season, and Watkins is said to be happy where he is.
Aston Villa are able to offer Ollie Watkins Champions League football
Watkins is a versatile striker who can lead the line alone or play as a two, and the fact he can give lots of options is why he’s in high demand.
It is believed that any team looking to strengthen their forward line would have Watkins on their shortlist this summer, but the price tag is expected to be too high.
The fact Villa finished fourth last season provides the club with Champions League football which is a positive for the club as Watkins doesn’t have an incentive to look for it elsewhere.
Watkins impressed during his substitute appearances at the 2024 Euros, which saw him score the goal that took England to the final of the competition.
He proved to be crucial to Villa’s success last season, scoring 27 goals and providing 13 assists in all competitions.
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