Ollie Watkins — England international striker who joined Al-Hilal from Aston Villa for £51m in 2026.
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Joy Online
… Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney utilised that role at the past two major tournaments but the Saudi Arabia-based pair are also in their thirties and were overlooked for the current batch of Nations League fixtures. …
Impossible for England to find another Kane – TuchelJoy Online
… They claimed the opener just before the hour mark when John McGinn’s corner was headed down by Ollie Watkins into the path of Ezri Konsa who slotted in from close range. …
Aston Villa beat Mohammed Kudus’ Tottenham 3-1 as Spurs struggles continueJoy Online
… He will team up with Ollie Watkins at Al-Hilal after the England striker left Aston Villa in a £51m deal. …
Arsenal’s Martinelli joins Al-Hilal in £60m moveThe Ghanaian Times
England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0 to maintain their winning start to the new season. …
Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debutDaily Guide
… Their biggest departures include Morgan Rogers to Chelsea for £117m and Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal for £51m. …
Aston Villa Complete Double Signing Of Mbaye, Harwood-BellisJoy Online
… And if the Senegal international agrees personal terms and completes the switch to Villa his arrival is likely to trigger England international Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. …
Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea’s JacksonDaily Guide
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” The post Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s Konsa appeared first on DailyG …
Arsenal Agree £50m-plus Deal To Sign Villa’s KonsaThe Chronicle
… Speaking after the final warm‑up match against Borussia Monchengladbach, Emery explained the absence of Konsa, Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, saying: “They are joining us after this match.” Credit: bbc The post Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s Konsa appeared fir …
Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal to sign Villa’s KonsaJoy Online
… Over the past six seasons, Foden is one of only three Premier League players to have scored 10 or more goals in all competitions, along with former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. …
Foden signs new four-year Man City contractThe Ghanaian Times
… Tuchel boasts of a potent attacking arsenal powered by the high-flying Harry Kane, ably supported by top talents including Marcus Rashford, Jude Bellingham and Ollie Watkins who on any good day can harm any defence. …
Can Black Stars tame The Three Lions …in historic World Cup clash?England manager Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane," as the 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward broke his own record with an 87th international goal against Czech Republic and approaches Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps. Tuchel acknowledged there is no obvious successor and that England must look for different solutions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel says it will be impossible to find "another Harry Kane," as the 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward broke his own record with an 87th international goal against Czech Republic and approaches Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps. Tuchel acknowledged there is no obvious successor and that England must look for different solutions.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa's eighth win in nine Premier League games lifted them to fifth place, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara securing victory over Tottenham. Spurs remain fourth from bottom and will turn focus to their Europa League final against Manchester United on 21 May.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0. The 30-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa for £51m, was introduced at half-time and headed home Sultan Mandash's cross near the end of the match.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Aston Villa are near agreement to sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea for up to £65m (£47.5m initial plus £17.5m add-ons), with Jackson expected to reunite with Unai Emery. His arrival would likely trigger England international Ollie Watkins' move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, an England international who will have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium. The 28-year-old, who joined Villa in July 2019, has made 286 appearances over the past seven seasons.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth more than £50m to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, who is set to have a medical before completing his move to Emirates Stadium.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play England's Three Lions in a Group L match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium, with both teams occupying the top two spots and able to secure knockout stage progression with a win. The encounter is historic as it presents the first competitive meeting between the nations, who previously drew 1-1 in a 2011 friendly.
23 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch at Kansas City Royals' stadium as England's squad enjoyed downtime following their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Squad members not used in the match played a separate 5-1 friendly against Sporting KC, with Ivan Toney scoring a hat-trick.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, 27, has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel. Rice has earned 72 caps for England and recently helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Pep Guardiola shed tears during his final match as Manchester City manager when captain Bernardo Silva was substituted out in the 59th minute. City lost to Aston Villa, marking the end of Guardiola's decade of dominance at the club.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →