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'Ask him' - Emery silent on Watkins amid Al Hilal links

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery delivered a highly cryptic response when questioned about the noticeable absence of star striker Ollie Watkins during their heavy opening-weekend defeat. With the England international drawing strong transfer interest from Saudi side Al Hilal, Emery refused to clarify if the player missed the match due to physical fitness or a looming exit.

Widespread mockery of Unai Emery over Al-Hilal's anticipated deal

His team suffered a crushing defeat

Manchester City v Aston Villa - Premier League

Watkins closes in: Al-Hilal pile on the pressure as Aston Villa freeze out their striker

The deal is getting closer

Ayyoub Bouaddi won't fix all of Man City's problems

For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.