Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano / Sky Sports / multiple outletsConcreteNamed source
Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal and the Saudi club are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over a transfer (fee/club-to-club negotiations reported as the remaining hurdle).Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal and the Saudi club are in advanced talks with Aston Villa over a transfer (fee/club-to-club negotiations reported as the remaining hurdle).
Low-trust source · 33%Sky SportsDenial
Al-Hilal have opened talks with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins and have had at least one bid rejected; Watkins is reported to be open to a move to Al-Hilal.Al-Hilal have opened talks with Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins and have had at least one bid rejected; Watkins is reported to be open to a move to Al-Hilal.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano (aggregated via Romano's Telegram/X posts)ConcreteNamed source
Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Al‑Hilal and the Saudi side are preparing bids / continuing talks with Aston Villa — deal described as 'close' / in progress.Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Al‑Hilal and the Saudi side are preparing bids / continuing talks with Aston Villa — deal described as 'close' / in progress.
Mixed reliability · 50%BBC Sport
Al-Hilal close to signing Ollie Watkins for around £50mAl-Hilal close to signing Ollie Watkins for around £50m
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Aston Villa have accepted (or are set to accept) a bid and Al-Hilal are close to finalising a £50m-plus agreement for Ollie Watkins; move reported as close/subject to Villa finding a replacement.Aston Villa have accepted (or are set to accept) a bid and Al-Hilal are close to finalising a £50m-plus agreement for Ollie Watkins; move reported as close/subject to Villa finding a replacement.
Mixed reliability · 50%Read Aston Villa (fan/club-focused news site)ConcreteNamed source
Local/club-focused coverage: reporting that Aston Villa have accepted Al-Hilal's latest offer and sealed a deal for Ollie Watkins (club-focussed media site covering Villa news).Local/club-focused coverage: reporting that Aston Villa have accepted Al-Hilal's latest offer and sealed a deal for Ollie Watkins (club-focussed media site covering Villa news).
Mixed reliability · 56%The GuardianDenial
Aston Villa have rejected a new €45m/£45m-ish Al Hilal proposal for Ollie Watkins; Watkins reportedly wants a move and the Saudi club are set to return with further bids (reports).Aston Villa have rejected a new €45m/£45m-ish Al Hilal proposal for Ollie Watkins; Watkins reportedly wants a move and the Saudi club are set to return with further bids (reports).
Trusted source · 85%Gulf News (summarising multiple reports including Ornstein/Romano)Denial
Al Hilal have made a strong approach for Ollie Watkins and are preparing improved proposals after an earlier bid was rejected — coverage summarising multiple reporters and club interest.Al Hilal have made a strong approach for Ollie Watkins and are preparing improved proposals after an earlier bid was rejected — coverage summarising multiple reporters and club interest.
Low-trust source · 33%Sky Sports
Aston Villa agree sale of Ollie Watkins to Al HilalAston Villa agree sale of Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal
Low-trust source · 25%The MirrorConcreteNamed source
Ollie Watkins is pushing to join Al-Hilal before the transfer window closesOllie Watkins is pushing to join Al-Hilal before the transfer window closes
Low-trust source · 33%Sky SportsDenial
Ollie Watkins was left out of the Aston Villa squad amid transfer interest from Al-Hilal; Villa have rejected at least one offer and talks continue.Ollie Watkins was left out of the Aston Villa squad amid transfer interest from Al-Hilal; Villa have rejected at least one offer and talks continue.
Mixed reliability · 50%ITV News
ITV local news piece summarising Al-Hilal interest in Ollie Watkins and the potential financial implications; covers Watkins' absence from the Villa squad amid transfer talks.ITV local news piece summarising Al-Hilal interest in Ollie Watkins and the potential financial implications; covers Watkins' absence from the Villa squad amid transfer talks.
Mixed reliability · 58%ASDenial
Reports that Watkins is being pursued by Al-Hilal, with Emery criticised and mentions that Villa rejected offers (Spanish coverage referencing The Athletic/Fabrizio Romano).Reports that Watkins is being pursued by Al-Hilal, with Emery criticised and mentions that Villa rejected offers (Spanish coverage referencing The Athletic/Fabrizio Romano).
Trusted source · 85%Tribuna (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic sourcing)
The Athletic's reporting (via David Ornstein/Tanswell) that Aston Villa are set to reject a formal offer from Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins, as the Saudi side continue their pursuit.The Athletic's reporting (via David Ornstein/Tanswell) that Aston Villa are set to reject a formal offer from Al Hilal for Ollie Watkins, as the Saudi side continue their pursuit.
Low-trust source · 33%Sky SportsConcreteNamed sourceDenial
Al Hilal have made at least one formal approach to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is reported to have agreed personal terms with the Saudis and Villa have rejected an offer — talks/approaches ongoing (no transfer agreed).Al Hilal have made at least one formal approach to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is reported to have agreed personal terms with the Saudis and Villa have rejected an offer — talks/approaches ongoing (no transfer agreed).
Low-trust source · 40%The Hard Tackle
Ollie Watkins has informed Aston Villa he wants to leave this summer amid strong Al-Hilal interest.Ollie Watkins has informed Aston Villa he wants to leave this summer amid strong Al-Hilal interest.
Mixed reliability · 50%BBC Sport
Ollie Watkins wants a move to Al-Hilal.Ollie Watkins wants a move to Al-Hilal.
Trusted source · 85%Fabrizio Romano / reporting aggregated across outlets (example: FussballTransfers summarising Romano)
Multiple transfer journalists (Fabrizio Romano / David Ornstein cited across press) reported Al-Hilal made a formal €45m offer for Ollie Watkins and that Villa were expected to reject the initial proposal.Multiple transfer journalists (Fabrizio Romano / David Ornstein cited across press) reported Al-Hilal made a formal €45m offer for Ollie Watkins and that Villa were expected to reject the initial proposal.
Low-trust source · 25%The Mirror
Ollie Watkins is the subject of a bid from Al-Hilal (transfer pursuit)Ollie Watkins is the subject of a bid from Al-Hilal (transfer pursuit)
Low-trust source · 33%Sky SportsConcreteNamed source
Ollie Watkins is in talks to join Al Hilal from Aston VillaOllie Watkins is in talks to join Al Hilal from Aston Villa
Mixed reliability · 56%The Guardian
Report — Al Hilal linked with Watkins, reported offer of €45m; Villa expected to reject the formal offer but the Saudi pursuit continues.Report — Al Hilal linked with Watkins, reported offer of €45m; Villa expected to reject the formal offer but the Saudi pursuit continues.
Mixed reliability · 50%Lance! (Brazil/Portuguese)
Portuguese-language local outlet repeating the reporting: Al Hilal pursuing Watkins with a €45m offer which Villa are likely to turn down.Portuguese-language local outlet repeating the reporting: Al Hilal pursuing Watkins with a €45m offer which Villa are likely to turn down.
Mixed reliability · 54%Goal
Al-Hilal have submitted a €45m offer to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins and Watkins is keen on a Saudi move.Al-Hilal have submitted a €45m offer to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins and Watkins is keen on a Saudi move.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sport.fr (French)ConcreteNamed source
Al-Hilal submit official offer of €45m for Ollie Watkins (French-language coverage of the same developing story).Al-Hilal submit official offer of €45m for Ollie Watkins (French-language coverage of the same developing story).
Mixed reliability · 56%The GuardianDenial
Coverage of the Watkins situation summarises that Aston Villa have so far rejected an Al‑Hilal bid and the transfer remains under negotiation.Coverage of the Watkins situation summarises that Aston Villa have so far rejected an Al‑Hilal bid and the transfer remains under negotiation.
Low-trust source · 30%TeamTalk
Al-Hilal are ready to return with another bid for Ollie Watkins; TEAMtalk reports the latest proposal was worth around €45m (£38.5m) while Villa demand closer to €60m.Al-Hilal are ready to return with another bid for Ollie Watkins; TEAMtalk reports the latest proposal was worth around €45m (£38.5m) while Villa demand closer to €60m.
Low-trust source · 30%Yahoo SportsDenial
Aston Villa reportedly rejected Al-Hilal's opening bid for Ollie Watkins; Athletic reporting quoted the offer at around £45m (coverage summarising Romano/Ornstein reporting).Aston Villa reportedly rejected Al-Hilal's opening bid for Ollie Watkins; Athletic reporting quoted the offer at around £45m (coverage summarising Romano/Ornstein reporting).
Mixed reliability · 55%Mundo DeportivoConcreteNamed source
Coverage of Al-Hilal's pursuit of Ollie Watkins referencing Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic reporting; says Al-Hilal have pressed to sign Watkins (Spanish-language coverage).Coverage of Al-Hilal's pursuit of Ollie Watkins referencing Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic reporting; says Al-Hilal have pressed to sign Watkins (Spanish-language coverage).
Mixed reliability · 50%Read Aston Villa (local/club-focused outlet compiling reporting)
Analysis/reporting covering Al-Hilal's multiple bids for Watkins, Aston Villa's rejections and the evolving transfer saga, including reported £38m/£45m offer amounts in different updates.Analysis/reporting covering Al-Hilal's multiple bids for Watkins, Aston Villa's rejections and the evolving transfer saga, including reported £38m/£45m offer amounts in different updates.
Mixed reliability · 57%Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X)ConcreteNamed source
Al Hilal have submitted an official €45m package bid to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins; talks ongoing and Watkins is understood to be keen.Al Hilal have submitted an official €45m package bid to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins; talks ongoing and Watkins is understood to be keen.
Trusted source · 85%David Ornstein (tweet/report)Denial
Aston Villa are reported to have rejected a formal bid from Al Hilal of a €45m package for Ollie Watkins; Al Hilal continue to pursue the striker.Aston Villa are reported to have rejected a formal bid from Al Hilal of a €45m package for Ollie Watkins; Al Hilal continue to pursue the striker.
Low-trust source · 20%Sports Mole
Report — Al Hilal have submitted a €45m bid for Watkins according to transfer reporting; Villa not expected to sell immediately.Report — Al Hilal have submitted a €45m bid for Watkins according to transfer reporting; Villa not expected to sell immediately.
Mixed reliability · 50%Bola na Rede (Portugal)
Portuguese-language report summarising reporting from Ornstein/Romano: Al Hilal have made a €45m offer for Watkins which Villa are set to reject.Portuguese-language report summarising reporting from Ornstein/Romano: Al Hilal have made a €45m offer for Watkins which Villa are set to reject.
Mixed reliability · 50%Arrajol (Arabic)
Arabic-language report summarising Romano’s report: Al Hilal submitted a €45m package bid for Ollie Watkins; figures and terms reported.Arabic-language report summarising Romano’s report: Al Hilal submitted a €45m package bid for Ollie Watkins; figures and terms reported.
Trusted source · 87%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post)ConcreteNamed source
Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid worth a €45m package for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is keen on the move while Villa consider it.Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid worth a €45m package for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is keen on the move while Villa consider it.
Low-trust source · 30%TeamTalk
Reports say Al‑Hilal have submitted multiple bids for Ollie Watkins (reports claiming fresh offers and negotiations ongoing between clubs).Reports say Al‑Hilal have submitted multiple bids for Ollie Watkins (reports claiming fresh offers and negotiations ongoing between clubs).
Mixed reliability · 50%Read Aston VillaConcreteNamed source
Aston Villa have received an official €45m (£39m) bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is understood to be keen on joining.Aston Villa have received an official €45m (£39m) bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is understood to be keen on joining.
Low-trust source · 30%Yahoo SportsDenial
Aston Villa have rejected a £38m (reported) opening bid from Al-Hilal as the Saudi side prepare a new offer.Aston Villa have rejected a £38m (reported) opening bid from Al-Hilal as the Saudi side prepare a new offer.
Trusted source · 87%Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram post)ConcreteNamed source
Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, worth a €45m total package (add-ons included).Al-Hilal have submitted an official bid to Aston Villa for Ollie Watkins, worth a €45m total package (add-ons included).
Trusted source · 85%David Ornstein (tweet / Telegram post)
Aston Villa are reportedly set to reject a formal bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins as the Saudi club pursue the striker.Aston Villa are reportedly set to reject a formal bid from Al-Hilal for Ollie Watkins as the Saudi club pursue the striker.
Mixed reliability · 50%Arrajol (Arabic)
Arabic-language report referencing Romano’s claim that Al-Hilal submitted a €45m bid for Ollie Watkins and detailing the numbers reported around the move.Arabic-language report referencing Romano’s claim that Al-Hilal submitted a €45m bid for Ollie Watkins and detailing the numbers reported around the move.
Low-trust source · 44%FourFourTwoConcreteNamed source
Al‑Hilal have made multiple offers and continued pursuit of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins; Watkins has reportedly agreed personal terms with a Saudi club and the saga continues with clubs submitting/considering bids.Al‑Hilal have made multiple offers and continued pursuit of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins; Watkins has reportedly agreed personal terms with a Saudi club and the saga continues with clubs submitting/considering bids.
