Al-Hilal closing in on Watkins – Thursday’s gossip
Transfer reports suggest Al-Hilal are close to signing Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins for about £50m, while several Premier League clubs assess potential additions and departures.
– Al-Hilal have reportedly agreed a £50m deal with Aston Villa for Watkins.
– Chelsea are considering Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and reportedly nearing a £36m deal for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor.
– Sunderland have offered to take Manchester City winger Jack Grealish on loan.
– Aston Villa have enquired about West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo and could lose Watkins.
– Ipswich Town are reportedly close to signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios for £23.5m.
– Nottingham Forest’s £6m bid for Fiorentina right-back Dodo has been rejected.
- Al-Hilal reportedly near £50m Watkins deal.
- Chelsea pursue Scott and Ahanor.
- Sunderland offer Grealish loan move.