The latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive includes reports of a breakthrough in Ollie Watkins’ contract negotiations.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is expected to end speculation over his future and sign a new contract.
TalkSPORT claim Watkins, 27, is ready to sign a new contract with Villa after lengthy negotiations since the end of last season.
Watkins has been a key player for Villa since joining the club for an initial fee of £28m in 2020.
The striker has reached double figures in his three Premier League seasons with Villa.
His best goal came last season when he scored 15 goals in 37 appearances and contributed 6 assists.
Watkins was called up to the England squad at the end of last season and has two goals in seven appearances for England so far.
The former Exeter City and Brentford striker scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.