What happened. Unai Emery hinted Ollie Watkins was reluctant to play in Aston Villa's 4-0 loss to Brighton, amid Al-Hilal interest and four rejected bids.

Watkins was left out despite other strikers being injured.
Villa believe Watkins is neither ill nor injured.
Emery said he can answer only with silence on the matter.

“I can answer only with my silence.”
— Unai Emery

Villa have sold £250m of talent this summer and more exits could follow before the window closes.

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