Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, may have to cancel any plans he had to reintroduce one of his star players due to a fresh development regarding his injury status.
What is the most recent Aston Villa news?
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are willing to offer Ollie Watkins a new bumper contract in the West Midlands in order to secure his long-term future, since his current contract expires in the summer of 2025. According to the report, Watkins is content with his life at Aston Villa and his position as a first-team starter, and both parties are hopeful that a deal will be reached to keep the England international at Villa Park.
Nevertheless, FootballTransfers indicate that Arsenal director Edu Gaspar has engaged in direct contact with Watkins’ agent over the possibility of trying to lure the Torquay-born striker to north London.
Chelsea are also believed to be keen on Watkins, who is said to want a new five-year contract at Aston Villa worth in excess of £150,000 per week. Despite interest from Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues, former Brentford man Watkins would prefer a move to Arsenal and is a boyhood fan of the Gunners.
Cited by 90min, Aston Villa boss Emery has commented on the situation and never gave much away regarding Watkins’ future, stating: “We are in touch. His commitment to the club is amazing. Watkins’ commitment every day is very high. Every day he wants to improve. He wants to work and to help the team.”
Aston Villa’s next Carabao Cup match is at home against Everton in the third round, and the Villans will be hoping to advance to the next round in a competition in which they may go far this season.
Who has suffered an injury at Aston Villa?
According to The Express & player, Aston Villa player Alex Moreno could be out for another fortnight due to a little delay in his recovery from a hamstring injury.
