Al Hilal bid €45m for Ollie Watkins, Villa weigh decision

Saudi side Al Hilal have made a €45m offer for Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, who is open to the move.

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What happened. Al Hilal have officially placed a €45 million package on the table for Ollie Watkins, and the England striker is open to making the move, leaving Aston Villa with a major decision.

• Watkins is open to a move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
• Villa are reluctant to lose one of their most reliable goalscorers.
• The bid puts Villa in a difficult position over their star striker.

Villa must decide whether to accept the bid or keep their key striker, with the transfer window ongoing.

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