Villa reject £38m Al-Hilal bid for Watkins

Saudi side Al-Hilal push hard for the England striker with a third offer.

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What happened. Aston Villa rejected a £38m bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins, who has already agreed personal terms with the Saudi club.

• This is the third offer from Al-Hilal for the striker.
• Watkins missed pre-season and the Super Cup due to extended leave.
• Villa expect another improved bid from the Saudi side.

Villa are bracing for more bids, having already sold key players for £159.5m this summer.

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