Ollie Watkins, an Aston Villa striker, is yet to sign an extension to his current contract, and journalist Dean Jones has offered GIVEMESPORT with some exclusive information, including two Premier League clubs interested in him.
The England international is one of Villa’s most essential players, therefore getting him signed to a new contract will be a top priority for the Midlands club.
Watkins signed for Aston Villa from Brentford back in 2020 for a fee of around £28m, as per Sky Sports. The 27-year-old had scored 26 goals in the Championship the season before making the move to the Midlands club, and he’s adapted to the Premier League impressively. Unai Emery undoubtedly considers Watkins one of his key players, especially with a lack of cover in attack.
Watkins’ current deal at Villa Park runs until 2025. Although he still has two years left, if Villa don’t secure his signature for a few more years, then next summer he will only have 12 months left, leaving the club in a precarious position. As per The Athletic, Villa offered Watkins a new deal back in May, but we’re yet to see an official announcement confirming an extension, which could be a huge worry for the fans at Villa Park. Losing a player of Watkins’ calibre would be disastrous for the Villans, who only have Jhon Duran as a backup in the centre-forward position. Villa are heavily reliant on Watkins, and have barely given Duran a chance to impress in the Premier League.
Jones has suggested that Villa have began looking at the situation many months ago, and it shouldn’t take this long to convince him to sign a new contract. The journalist adds that Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have half an eye on the player if he doesn’t commit to a new deal. Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said..
