Even without their talisman, they had little trouble dealing with the Greeks, as Watkins stepped up in his absence and contributed a goal in a 3-0 victory in Athens.THE BIGGER PICTUREWatkins' performances for Aston Villa have solidified his place in the national team squad.

Defender Fofana has played less than 25 per cent of all first-team minutes since joining Chelsea for £70m in summer 2022

RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa hitman Ollie Watkins are both keen on a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

Ollie Watkins wants to sign for Arsenal at the end of the season and spend the remainder of his career at the club.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has warned Arsenal against signing Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins this summer.

Arsenal failed with a January bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and the England international was leading the line as Unai Emery's side moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals

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Aston Villa fell to a heavy defeat to Crystal Palace as major VAR controversy punished Morgan Rogers and caused huge upset.

Watkins was linked with a January move to Arsenal, with it believed that the Gunners had a bid of around £40million rejected by Villa late in the transfer window. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal or another club make a move for the 29-year-old in the summer, but Keane has cast doubt on whether the elite clubs should be pursuing Watkins.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins missed a handful of chances in his side's FA Cup fifth round win over Cardiff.

Arsenal are planning to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and RB Leipzig hitman Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window.