‘Aston Villa could accept Ollie Watkins offer after Marcus Rashford latest’

Aston Villa are bracing to receive offers for Ollie Watkins amid interest from Liverpool and Man United, according to their former scout.

Mick Brown, who also worked as the chief scout at Man United and Blackburn and remains very well-connected within the game, exclusively told Football Insider that Chelsea and Arsenal are also keeping an eye on the 29-year-old’s situation.

Marcus Rashford’s emergence while on loan at Villa Park has impacted the striker’s playing time, and a permanent move could force Watkins to consider other options.

This comes after Football Insider exclusively revealed on 21 April that Aston Villa will entertain Watkins’ sale should they receive offers of £50-60million.

With an impressive record of 15 goals and seven assists across 33 Premier League games this season, the country’s elite clubs are all eyeing a move in case he decides to quit.

The striker is “definitely” still considered part of Unai Emery’s plans, but there is a growing feeling he will be allowed to leave if an acceptable offer is made.