Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to sell star striker Ollie Watkins for a fee of £35 million in the January transfer window.
Ollie Watkins has not been at his best this season, and he has scored just three goals in the league. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa would be willing to sell the 29-year-old for £35million, and it remains to be seen whether any club is willing to come forward and provide him with an exit route.
Aston Villa have been linked with players like Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson. It will be interesting to see if they can sign either of the two players in the coming months. The Villans are looking to bring in a quality striker who can score goals regularly.
There is no doubt that Watkins is one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Even though the Englishman has not been at his best, he is a quality player who has proven himself regularly. He could be an asset for most teams in the country.
The player will look to get his career back on track with a move away from Aston Villa soon. It remains to be seen where he ends up. Watkins is still very much at the peak of his career. He is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the country. If the 29-year-old manages to regain his form and confidence, he could be a star.
Can Aston Villa replace Watkins?
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have done quite well in recent weeks, and they will be hoping to finish in a respectable position in the table. It will be interesting to see if they can improve their attacking unit during the January window. If the West Midlands outfit can sign a reliable striker in January, it could help them improve during the second half of the season.
Aston Villa have a quality team at their disposal, but they still need a reliable finisher to do really well this season. It remains to be seen whether the Villans can get rid of Watkins in the coming weeks and bring in a quality replacement.