Al-Hilal are continuing talks with Aston Villa over Ollie Watkins and are ready to increase their offer for the England striker, TEAMtalk sources have confirmed. The Saudi Pro League giants have already made several approaches for Watkins this summer and TEAMtalk understands they are now prepared to improve on their latest bid of around £38million (€45million) as they look to get a deal done.

ASTON VILLA will try to replace Ollie Watkins with Nicolas Jackson late on in the transfer window if their star striker leaves, according to reports. Watkins, 30, is set on a move to Saudi Arabia

Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, having reportedly agreed personal terms with the England international before lodging a £38million offer

Aston Villa are planning a double swoop for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson and Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis, talkSPORT understands. Villa have identified Jackson as a replacement for

Al-Hilal are growing in confidence they can strike a deal to sign Watkins after Romano revealed why the striker is keen to make the move and with a £65m-rated replacement lined up at Villa Park

Aston Villa eye Jonathan David as Ollie Watkins attracts Saudi Arabia interest, with Juventus ready to sell the striker for a reduced transfer fee.

Watkins leaving, though, would represent a massive emotional departure from Villa with the striker playing a huge role in their rise after joining from Brentford in 2020. Along with captain John McGinn and Konsa, Watkins - who has become an England international at Villa - has epitomised Villa's rise in the past few years, especially under Emery.

Unai Emery delivers Ollie Watkins transfer plea as Aston Villa line up Chelsea star as replacement - Al Hilal have seen multiple bids rejected for 30-year-old striker