Ollie Watkins has expressed his thoughts on the possibility of leaving Villa Park, as Liverpool considers a bid for the forward.
Watkins has had a remarkable season with Aston Villa, tallying the highest number of goals and assists in the league (32), on par with Erling Haaland.
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His stellar play has earned him a regular spot in Gareth Southgate’s England team, just in time for Euro 2024 this summer.
The 28-year-old’s exceptional performance has alerted several top Premier League clubs to the chance of a transfer in the coming summer.
The Sun reports that Watkins has caught the eye of Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot, and Aston Villa is preparing for an offer from the Merseyside club.
Slot is eager to sign key players this summer to make his mark on a team that Jurgen Klopp has led for many years.
The article suggests that Liverpool harbors uncertainties about Darwin Nunez, who has been rumored to be transferring to Barcelona.
Nunez has faced intense scrutiny at Liverpool lately, having been benched since their loss in the Merseyside derby at Goodison.
Despite these speculations, Watkins has previously spoken about the likelihood of a transfer from Villa after signing a contract through 2028 last season.
“I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football. I’ve still got a lot to achieve here,” Watkins explained in October 2023.
Watkins’ exceptional performance contributed to a remarkable season for Aston Villa, as they achieved Champions League qualification for the first time since the inception of the UCL.
Under Unai Emery, Villa would have been the leaders in a hypothetical mini-league among the top six, showcasing their prowess against the elite teams.
Even with 5-0 losses at both the start and end of the season, Villa succeeded in securing a top-four finish with a two-point margin over the closest competitors.
