Emiliano Martinez requests transfer as Ollie Watkins linked with exit from Aston Villa
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that Emiliano Martinez has requested a transfer, adding to the club's uncertainty ahead of the new season. Emery acknowledged that Ollie Watkins could also leave after receiving multiple offers from Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Although Villa rejected offers for Watkins, Emery indicated a sale remains possible under suitable financial conditions. The club has made several signings, including goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, amid potential player departures. The transfer window closes in approximately ten days.
- •Emiliano Martinez has expressed a desire to leave Aston Villa.
- •Ollie Watkins is also linked with a possible exit this summer.
- •Aston Villa has rejected four offers for Watkins from Al Hilal.
- •Villa has reinforced its squad with new signings, including Zion Suzuki.
- •The transfer window closes in about ten days.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Unai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be sold as Emiliano Martinez asks to leave Aston Villa
"Watkins is being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while Martinez, who misses out due to a lack of match fitness, could also leave
"Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez have both been linked with moves away from Aston Villa
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:08 PMOllie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk
Watkins is being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while Martinez, who misses out due to a lack of match fitness, could also leave
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:13 PMUnai Emery admits Ollie Watkins could be sold as Emiliano Martinez asks to leave Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Martinez have both been linked with moves away from Aston Villa
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