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Transfer news·Al-Hilal SFC·Updated 11h agoRumoured

Al-Hilal SFC close in on €45m Oliver Watkins deal

Oliver Watkins→Al-Hilal SFC
20%
Will it happen
100%
Credibility
£45M
Reported fee
9
Reports
PlayerFull profile →
O. Watkins
Center Forward · England · 30 yrs
58.1
Rating
64.5
Season
53.7
Value
This season
37
Apps
16
Goals
3
Assists
ClubAston Villa→LeaguePremier League→
  • A O. Watkins move to Al-Hilal SFC is gathering pace — 5 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
  • The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (reported) / David Ornstein reporting (The Athletic references) / consolidation in news wires, putting it at roughly 20% to complete.
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  1. 28 AugStory opened — 10 sources (Fabrizio Romano (reported) / David Ornstein reporting (The Athletic references) / consolidation in news wires, Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post), Sky Sports, Goal)

What the reports say

Fee reported: €45m (total package, add-ons included)Fee reported: €45m (reported by Romano and cited in article).Fee reported: Reports cited in article reference a bid of around £38.5m (opening) and later reported improved offers ~£45m.Fee reported: Article cites reports of offers in region of €45m / £38-45m (detailed in body).4 of 9 cite concrete progress4 cite a named / official source3 reports play it down
  • Al-Hilal have agreed (or are finalising) all details of a deal to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins — reported club-to-club agreement with a fee reported in the region of ~€58–60m (plus add-ons); personal terms/medical expected to follow. — Fabrizio Romano (reported) / David Ornstein reporting (The Athletic references) / consolidation in news wires
  • Al Hilal have submitted an official bid of a €45m total package for Ollie Watkins; Watkins is keen on the move while Aston Villa consider the approaches. — Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram)
  • Al Hilal have submitted an official €45m bid for Ollie Watkins, the striker is said to be open to the move while Villa continue to consider offers. — Tribuna.com (news report relaying Romano exclusive)
  • Aston Villa reportedly rejected a formal bid from Al-Hilal and Watkins has made clear he wants the move, leaving Villa to consider replacement plans. — The Guardian
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5818.4%
Rating
659.2%
Season
53.7
Value index
16g 3a
in 37 apps · Premier League
11th of 17 centre-forwards · Premier LeagueTop 6% centre-forwards · Premier League

O. Watkins is a 30-year-old centre-forward at Aston Villa, enjoying a standout season — 16 goals and 3 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 66, top 6% of Premier League centre-forwards. On long-term scout potential he's rated 53.7, ranking 105th of 192 in the Premier League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present (86% of available minutes). He brings 0.6 goal contributions per 90 (0.5 goals, 0.09 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Watkins.

The report at a glance
Al-Hilal SFC close in on €45m Oliver Watkins deal — Field Insider report card
9 Reports