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21 August 2026

Ollie Watkins may leave Aston Villa before transfer deadline, says Emery

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Source reporting: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xml

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Ollie Watkins may leave Aston Villa before transfer deadline, says Emery

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says striker Ollie Watkins could follow several star players out of the door this summer. BBC Sport reported Emery made the comment, indicating Watkins might depart the club before the transfer deadline. The manager’s remark suggests Villa could lose another key attacking player during the window. The club’s forward options may be affected if Watkins does leave, and the team could face changes to its attacking setup depending on transfer activity.

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Watkins' possible exit could reduce Aston Villa's attacking options for the remainder of the transfer window.

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