Aston Villa have lost another first-team regular with England forward Ollie Watkins completing his �51m move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. The 30-year old joined Villa from Brentford for a club-record fee of �28m in 2020 and became the clubs leading Premier League goalscorer in an impressive six-year spell.He leaves Villa Park having scored 108 goals in all competitions [correct on 25 August] and helping them win last years Conference League final.Unai Emery has worked wonders at Villa Park and has Champions League football on the horizon but Watkins is just the latest of a long list of players to leave this summer.Villas summer overhaulSalesOllie Watkins Al-Hilal (�51m)Morgan Rogers Chelsea (�117m)Ezri Konsa Arsenal (�55m)Youri Tielemans Manchester United (�35m)Donyell Malen Roma (�21.6m)Lewis Dobbin Southampton (�10m)Enzo Barrenechea Benfica (�10m)Lucas Digne Paris Saint-Germain (�8.5m)Louie Barry Sheffield Wednesday (Undisclosed)SigningsJohan Manzambi Freiburg (�51m)Jo�o Gomes Wolverhampton Wanderers (�38m)Zion Suzuki Parma (�26m)Matteo Ruggeri Atltico Madrid (�21m)Modou Kba Ciss LASK (�4.7m)Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea (Loan)Aaron Wan-Bissaka West Ham United (Loan) Topics Aston Villa F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Aston Villa v Arsenal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 Aston Villa complete �65m signing of Nicolas Jackson Mitch Fretton 28th August, 2026 Villa agree �47m deal for PSG winger Mbaye Nicholas McGee 28th August, 2026 Champions League: Arsenal to face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Tom Rostance 27th August, 2026 Villa continue overhaul with Goretzka signing Tom Rostance 27th August, 2026 Villa agree Jackson deal as Watkins closes in on Al Hilal move Nicholas McGee 26th August, 2026
