Chelsea and Arsenal get their chances minimized in securing the services of Ollie Watkins as he pens a new deal with Aston Villa.
Watkins had been in talks with Villa since the spring, and he has now finalized his commitment to the club. This new contract places the 27-year-old in the top tier of earners at the Premier League club, alongside players like Tyrone Mings, Moussa Diaby, and Emiliano Martinez. Although this season was a bit challenging for him in terms of goal-scoring, he seems to have rediscovered his form, netting goals in his last two games, including a hat-trick against Brighton in the last match.
The England international's recent performances have earned him a call-up to the England national team for the upcoming international fixtures. This fresh contract should also keep him away from the radar of the major English clubs, at least for the time being.
According to reports from TeamTalk, Chelsea and Arsenal had been closely monitoring Watkins as both London clubs were actively seeking a striker to bolster their squads. Both teams lacked a prominent number nine and were eager to address this issue promptly.
Villa fans can now rest assured that their star player won't be part of those transfer discussions, as Watkins focuses on helping the Birmingham club progress.