Unai Emery wants to keep Ollie Watkins but says Jhon Duran exit is ‘good money’
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is determined to keep Ollie Watkins at the club this month amid offers from Arsenal but admits Jhon Duran’s potential exit is a good deal.
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Transfers: Festy Ebosele returns to Italy amid Turkey rumours
Republic of Ireland international Festy Ebosele has returned to Udinese after his loan spell at Championship side Watford was cut short.
Al-Nassr torn between Boniface and Aston Villa’s Durán
Al-Nassr are exploring a deal to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead of the Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, reports The Guardian of London. Although an agreement is in place for Boniface to move to the Saudi Arabian club, there is confusion over whether the €70m transfer will go ahead. Al-Nassr, whose attack is led by Cristiano Ronaldo, are also looking at Durán and have held talks over a move for the Villa striker.
Emery resigned to Duran exit, but urges Villa to keep hold of Watkins
BIRMINGHAM, England : Despite Aston Villa sealing a Champions League last-16 spot on Wednesday, coach Unai Emery faced questions on the futures of Jhon Duran and Ollie Watkins, with the Spaniard adamant he wants to keep one forward, while appearing resigned to losing another.
Brendan Rodgers feels 'pride' as Celtic brace for heavyweights
Brendan Rodgers said was proud of Celtic's performance at Villa Park even though a 4-2 defeat condemned them to a play-off tie against one of the giants of European football.
Aston Villa reject Arsenal bid for striker Ollie Watkins
Aston Villa have rejected a bid from Arsenal for striker Ollie Watkins.
Aston Villa Eye Champions League Last 16 In 'Battle Of Britain' With Celtic
Aston Villa have one last chance to seal automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16 when they face Celtic in a crucial 'Battle of Britain' clash on Wednesday. Heading into the final round of league phase fixtures, Unai Emery's side sit ninth in the standings, with the top eight guaranteed to advance directly to the last 16. Teams who finish ninth to 24th will face a nerve-wracking play-off round that determines the final eight clubs to progress. Villa, who are one point behind eighth placed Bayer Leverkusen, will almost certainly have to beat Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic at Villa Park to avoid the play-offs.
Defensive dilemma for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ahead of Celtic clash
Unai Emery is working on solutions for Aston Villa's defensive crisis ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Celtic.