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Ollie Watkins

England international striker who transferred from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal in 2026 for £51m.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    d Cup squad numbers Jordan Pickford Ezri Konsa Nico O’Reilly Declan Rice John Stones Marc Guehi Bukayo Saka Elliot Anderson Harry Kane Jude Bellingham Marcus Rashford Tino Livramento Dean Henderson Jordan Henderson Dan Burn Kobbie Mainoo Morgan Rogers Anthony Gordon Ollie Watkins

    Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
  3. May 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The new stand is beautiful.” Emery, whose side finished fourth thanks to Ollie Watkins’ two goals defeating City, added: “A huge honour for me to compete with Pep Guardiola.

    The moment that broke Guardiola on day a decade of glory ended

Friday 4 September

  1. Arsenal's Martinelli joins Al-Hilal for £60m transfer

    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

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ollie Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debut

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Aston Villa sign Mbaye from PSG and Harwood-Bellis

    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

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Aston Villa close to £65m deal for Chelsea striker Jackson

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Arsenal agree £50m-plus deal for Aston Villa defender Konsa

    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

  2. Arsenal agrees £50m deal to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Manchester City midfielder Foden extends contract until 2030

    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

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana faces England in historic 2026 World Cup Group L clash

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. Tuchel attends baseball game as England squad rests after World Cup win

    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

Sunday 7 June

  1. Declan Rice named England vice-captain for World Cup

    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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    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

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola emotional as Manchester City reign ends

    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

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