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Did Watkins refuse to play for Aston Villa?

Did Watkins refuse to play for Aston Villa?

Ollie Watkins’ future at Aston Villa was already uncertain before the club travelled to Brighton, but his absence from the squad for the 4–0 defeat has raised a more immediate question – did the striker

Saudi Arabia have not stopped spending

Saudi Arabia have not stopped spending

For a while, Saudi Arabia looked like it would have the transformative effect that the Chinese Super League had a decade ago, when, for a brief period, big names were attracted by the huge salaries

Aston Villa’s reward for success? Sell half the team

Aston Villa’s reward for success? Sell half the team

Aston Villa should have been in an excellent position ahead of the new season which begins for them with a visit to the South Coast to play Brighton. Having won the Europa League and qualified

What happened to Jadon Sancho?

What happened to Jadon Sancho?

Jadon Sancho is currently training with Flixton FC, a club that plays in the North West Counties League Division One North, the 10th tier of English football. He is now a free agent after his

The short tenure of Premier League managers

The short tenure of Premier League managers

When Mikel Arteta leads Arsenal into the new Premier League season, he will do so as the division's longest-serving manager. What is remarkable is not that he holds the distinction, but how little time he

The end of an era

The end of an era

James Milner’s retirement after 658 Premier League appearances closes the chapter on one of the most enduring careers the competition has ever seen. It is a milestone that many observers believe could stand for decades,

Gunners monitoring Spanish full-back

Gunners monitoring Spanish full-back

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of Spanish defender Óscar Mingueza who will be available as a free agent at the end of this season. The 26-year currently plays for Celta Vigo, but negotiations over a

Chelsea attempt to hijack Mateta move

Chelsea attempt to hijack Mateta move

Chelsea have attempted to hijack Aston Villa’s move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The French international has made clear to Palace that he wants to leave the South London club before the January transfer

Chelsea readying Rodgers bid

Chelsea readying Rodgers bid

Chelsea are readying to bid for Aston Villa Morgan Rodgers, and are prepared to pay a British transfer record fee to land him. Rodgers has been identified by the Chelsea recruitment team as the ideal

Arsenal enter race for Brazilian winger

Arsenal enter race for Brazilian winger

Arsenal are among the teams interested in signing Brazilian winger Rayan in the January window. Tottenham and Aston Villa have also been monitoring his progress. The Gunners had scouts in the stadium for Vasco de