What happened. Watkins missed Aston Villa's 4-0 Premier League defeat at Brighton amid transfer interest from Al Hilal, with Emery giving cryptic responses when asked about his absence.

Watkins is keen on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Villa do not want to sell but talks continue.
Emery said: 'Ask him. I only can answer it by silence.'

“Ask him. I only can answer it by silence.”
— Unai Emery

With 10 days left in the transfer window, Villa may need to find a replacement if Watkins departs.

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