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Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming

Yahoo Sports Soccer·August 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM+1

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Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

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