Aston Villa confirmed the departure of their all-time Premier League top scorer, Ollie Watkins, to Al Hilal in a transfer worth £50 million plus add-ons. The 30-year-old had refused to play in the season opener against Brighton, which ended in a 4-0 defeat, before apologizing to manager Unai Emery. Watkins leaves with a record of 21 goals and 5 assists in 55 appearances during his final season, highlighted by the Europa League victory in May 2026. Birmingham immediately signed Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65 million, representing a net additional investment of £15 million for the position.
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