Under the gaze of England boss Gareth Southgate, the Arsenal and Chelsea target is letting his football do the talking

Villa are reportedly on the cusp of announcing an agreement with the 27-year-old striker, who has 132 goals to his name

The 27-year-old had a fantastic 2022/23 season, netting 15 Premier League goals as he fired his team into Europe for the first time since 2011

The England international was outstanding last season, scoring 15 goals in the Premier League and firing the Villains into Europe for the first time since 2011

Villa have announced centre-back Ezri Konsa has signed a new and improved contract, though a report claims he's just phase one of a two-part operation

Despite spending ridiculous sums of money again this summer, the Blues are looking light in the striker department

Chelsea have reportedly drawn up a three-man striker shortlist as they look to bring a top-class goalscorer to Stamford Bridge

Ten Hag has been kiboshed in his wish to bring Kane to Man Utd; now reports are suggesting a plan to poach Watkins from Villa could yield better results

Arsenal are hoping to pull off five big signings, with a £64m-rated France attacker now in their sights, Man Utd are chasing a 16-goal Aston Villa star, while Man City and Bayern Munich are in transfer talks

Man Utd are well placed to sign a £55m Liverpool target to the annoyance of Jurgen Klopp, West Ham fancy a £35m swoop on Leeds, while Aston Villa are moving to keep a star man from Arsenal

Three Premier League giants are ready to go toe-to-toe in their chase for a £200m Brazilian superstar, while an Aston Villa forward is being scouted by Bayern Munich

One of Unai Emery's key players has rebuffed overtures from a host of rival clubs to agree a new deal at Villa Park, TEAMtalk understands

Fabrizio Romano has provided his verdict after Arsenal were tipped to rival Erling Haaland and Man City by handing Mikel Arteta his own goal machine

Despite the excellent form of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah this season, Mikel Arteta seems keen to bring in a new centre-forward after being linked with several names recently.

Aston Villa beat Newcastle 3-0 on Saturday with Watkins getting a brace on the same day links with Arsenal began to resurface - while Rio Ferdinand has made an England prediction

Arsenal aren't giving up on a striker raid from within the Prem that looks difficult to make, and it's importance has been heightened following a worrying update on a current forward

Arsenal will find it very hard to sign an Aston Villa star as he is in line to receive a lucrative new contract in the west Midlands, according to a report

A Villa star is 'really appreciated' by Arteta who's called on Arsenal to complete a summer move that'd make a dream come true

Arteta dropped his guard when joking about two Arsenal players who played a major part in their comeback victory over Villa, and revealed which opposition player he knew would be a "big concern".

The Whites have been advised to procede with caution amid growing claims they are ready to sign a striker seen as a potential upgrade to Bamford

Aston Villa could soon see the back of one of their star players, allowing Everton to complete a transfer that solves a big problem in their squad

Bamford's latest injury setback has again left the Whites light up top, prompting an updates on five transfer targets on their radar.

Amid claims that Gerrard is looking to offload England striker Watkins, Villa are reportedly locked in talks over a top-class striker signing

Aston Villa could make a big profit if they sell England international Ollie Watkins to West Ham this summer

Smith has revealed his shock at losing the Aston Villa job, and namechecked three players whose absences contributed towards his downfall.

It may have been 'sloppy' at times but the former England captain felt there was a lot to be pleased about during the 3-0 win

We rate the players as goals from Ollie Watkins and Raheem Sterling gave England a 3-0 friendly win over 10-man Ivory Coast.

The Villa man has seen his future called into question of late - but an exit appears the last thing on Gerrard's mind given Owen's comments

Steven Gerrard 'isn't convinced' about the Aston Villa star, meaning Arsenal could land him in the summer

Villa have endured a tough time of late and it's time for their star men to stand up and be counted, according to one pundit

Gerrard is not afraid to make the big calls - and now Merson reckons one big-name Villa star will soon pay the price

Arsenal are angry with Dusan Vlahovic's representatives and believe their interest was used as a smokescreen.

Mikel Arteta could be set to sign a striker in January and one man feels he may have the answer

One pundit has revealed a system problem at Aston Villa, which is hindering some of their star players' performances.

Arteta will be backed with two Prem strikers touted, while Ferguson has reportedly criticised Solskjaer for a key Man Utd, Ronaldo decision.

Tottenham are working behind the scenes trying to bring in a new striker and a Premier League man is reportedly on their radar.

The Reds are seriously considering the signing of a new attacker this summer and have four names on their shortlist, it's been revealed

Liverpool have been told why an Aston Villa favourite would be a "perfect" fit for their style, while new signing Konate has been assessed

Spurs would rather keep their talismanic striker but have two replacements in mind in case they can't

Southgate has to lose seven players from his provisional England squad by next week

Tony Cascarino has had his say on who he thinks Tottenham could go after if Harry Kane leaves this summer

Smith described the decision to award Man Utd a penalty as "pathetic", and notes several more decision that have gone against his side.

Robbie Fowler believes that the Premier League's top clubs should be tussling for a player who would fit like a glove in their teams

Ollie Watkins also spoke to the press, and stated how high he believes Villa can finish after putting his England hopes to one side.

El Ghazi produced a sublime finish to cap off a thrilling encounter that severely dented the Champions League aspirations of Everton.

One pundit has made an admission about Patrick Bamford's role in the England squad following his strong season for Leeds