Thursday 27th August, Transfer Rumours And Gossip
The Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal have agreed a deal worth around £50 million with Aston Villa for the England international, according to reports.
Watkins, 30, could now be set for a move away from the Premier League.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have identified Bournemouth’s 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott as a possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City.
Fernandez’s potential departure could trigger a significant reshuffle in midfield, with Chelsea reportedly viewing Scott as one of their preferred options.
Elsewhere, Sunderland have submitted an offer to Manchester City to sign England winger Jack Grealish on loan.
The 30-year-old’s future at the Etihad remains uncertain as the transfer deadline approaches.
Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is also reportedly close to leaving AC Milan, with Galatasaray said to be prepared to pay around £38 million for the Portugal winger.
Chelsea are also closing in on another defensive signing, with an agreement worth approximately £36 million reportedly being negotiated for 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor.
Manchester United continue to monitor Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as they seek reinforcements in the position.
Newcastle United remain interested in Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo but are wary of breaching Premier League and UEFA financial regulations.
Lille are reportedly considering former player Martin Terrier of Bayer Leverkusen as a possible replacement.
Nottingham Forest have seen an initial £6 million bid for Fiorentina right-back Dodo rejected.
Marseille, meanwhile, remain confident that Brazilian forward Igor Paixao will stay at the club despite interest from Arsenal and Sunderland.
Aston Villa have also made enquiries about West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo as they continue their search for a centre-back.
In another developing deal, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios is reportedly close to completing a £23.5 million transfer to Ipswich Town.
Everton are working on a deal to sign Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino from Midtjylland, while the Toffees are also prepared to sanction the departure of Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien.
Watkins, 30, could now be set for a move away from the Premier League.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have identified Bournemouth’s 23-year-old midfielder Alex Scott as a possible replacement for Enzo Fernandez, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City.
Fernandez’s potential departure could trigger a significant reshuffle in midfield, with Chelsea reportedly viewing Scott as one of their preferred options.
Elsewhere, Sunderland have submitted an offer to Manchester City to sign England winger Jack Grealish on loan.
The 30-year-old’s future at the Etihad remains uncertain as the transfer deadline approaches.
Aston Villa target Rafael Leao is also reportedly close to leaving AC Milan, with Galatasaray said to be prepared to pay around £38 million for the Portugal winger.
Chelsea are also closing in on another defensive signing, with an agreement worth approximately £36 million reportedly being negotiated for 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor.
Manchester United continue to monitor Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as they seek reinforcements in the position.
Newcastle United remain interested in Lille winger Matias Fernandez-Pardo but are wary of breaching Premier League and UEFA financial regulations.
Lille are reportedly considering former player Martin Terrier of Bayer Leverkusen as a possible replacement.
Nottingham Forest have seen an initial £6 million bid for Fiorentina right-back Dodo rejected.
Marseille, meanwhile, remain confident that Brazilian forward Igor Paixao will stay at the club despite interest from Arsenal and Sunderland.
Aston Villa have also made enquiries about West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo as they continue their search for a centre-back.
In another developing deal, Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios is reportedly close to completing a £23.5 million transfer to Ipswich Town.
Everton are working on a deal to sign Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino from Midtjylland, while the Toffees are also prepared to sanction the departure of Republic of Ireland defender Jake O’Brien.
