Ollie Watkins 'happy' at Aston Villa amid transfer links despite furious post-match interview taking aim at manager Unai Emery after scoring in Newcastle clash

Watkins gave a furious post-match interview after Villa's 4-1 win over Newcastle at the weekend, in which he scored, after being left out of Unai Emery's team for their clash with PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals. Watkins has continually been linked away from Villa, and was the subject of a January bid from Arsenal.

Villa are pushing for Champions League qualification and sit seventh in the Premier League, although they are level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea, and are only out of the top five due to goal difference. Watkins has remained productive this season and has scored 15 league goals in 33 games, while also providing seven assists.

Writing in his GiveMeSport newsletter, Romano responded to the question of whether there are doubts over Watkins' future, saying: "No, at the moment no. They’re happy with Watkins and he’s happy at the club. Then if a proposal comes, never say never - as it was the case in January."

Villa play Manchester City in midweek as they aim to continue their push for Europe. It is a huge game for both clubs' European ambitions.