Premier League heavyweights Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 28-year-old English striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa next year.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Ollie Watkins is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the market for a striker ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Darwin Nunez. So, the 28-year-old Aston Villa striker has emerged as a target for the Merseyside club.
The rise and rise of Ollie Watkins
Ollie Watkins has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Aston Villa from Brentford in September 2020. The Englishman took some time to become the undisputed first-choice striker for the West Midlands outfit but has not looked back since securing the spot.
The 28-year-old was among the most productive attackers in Europe last season and has been hot off the blocks in the first few weeks of the 2024/25 campaign. Watkins has three goals and two assists in six appearances across all competitions thus far this term for Aston Villa.
Meanwhile, Watkins’s progress at Aston Villa has helped him establish a foothold in his national squad and become a hot property in the market. Several high-profile clubs have shown interest in the English international from Aston Villa, although the Villans have resisted those suitors. The latest report has linked Villa’s star striker with Liverpool.
Liverpool interested in Watkins
Liverpool’s interest in Ollie Watkins is understandable. The Reds are scouring the market for a striker, as Darwin Nunez does not have a secure long-term future at Anfield. So, several candidates, including Viktor Gyokeres, have emerged on Liverpool’s radar over a possible move in the 2025 summer transfer window.
However, Watkins is also a viable target, considering his experience in the Premier League. In addition, the Englishman is at the peak of his powers, while he pockets an eye-catching £130,000-a-week wages. However, signing the 28-year-old from Aston Villa will not be straightforward.
The Villans have been adamant that they will not entertain any bids for the English international. That will unlikely change in the 2025 summer transfer window unless Aston Villa’s 2024/25 campaign spirals out of control.
