AdminAl Hilal have stepped up their pursuit of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins by submitting an official offer worth €45 million, including add-ons, as the Saudi Pro League club look to bring the England international to Saudi Arabia.
The latest development represents a significant escalation from Al Hilal, who have already made two approaches for Watkins but saw both rejected by Villa.
Now, an official bid is on the table and the decision has moved firmly into Aston Villa’s hands. The Saudi side are prepared to make a substantial investment to secure the forward, who remains one of the key targets as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Watkins is understood to be keen on the proposed move to Al Hilal, leaving Villa with an important decision to make over the future of one of their leading attackers.
The 30-year-old has established himself as a crucial figure at Villa Park since joining from Brentford, consistently delivering goals and providing a major threat in the final third.
Al Hilal’s €45m package could now test Villa’s resolve, particularly with the Saudi club continuing to push for an agreement.
With the player reportedly open to the move and an official offer now submitted, attention turns to Villa’s response and whether they will finally consider allowing Watkins to leave.
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