Al-Hilal agrees £50m deal for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Al-Hilal agrees £50m deal for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa
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Al-Hilal has reached an agreement worth approximately £50 million with Aston Villa to acquire England forward Ollie Watkins, who is 30 years old. This comes as Chelsea identifies Bournemouth's Alex Scott as a potential replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who could move to Manchester City. Sunderland has also submitted a loan offer for Jack Grealish, while Chelsea is moving towards signing Italy defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for £36 million. The transfer window remains active, with various clubs pursuing new signings ahead of the deadline.

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  • Al-Hilal has a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa.
  • Chelsea is lining up Alex Scott as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez.
  • Sunderland has made a loan offer for Jack Grealish from Manchester City.
  • Chelsea is close to signing Honest Ahanor from Atalanta for £36m.
  • The transfer window remains active with various clubs pursuing signings.
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  • 9:33 PMYahoo SportsAl-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip
  • 9:25 PMBBC SportAl-Hilal closing in on Watkins - Thursday's gossip
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Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.

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Al-Hilal close in on a £50m deal for Ollie Watkins, Chelsea line up Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Sunderland make a loan offer for Jack Grealish, plus more.

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