Watkins had a successful season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions. Aston Villa’s new manager, Slot, admires him and is interested in adding a prolific No 9 to the team. Currently, Watkins is competing with Ivan Toney to be Harry Kane’s understudy for the England national team. He moved to Villa from Brentford for a club-record fee of £28 million and has expressed his commitment to the team.

Aston Villa has clear ambitions and has previously rejected interest in their top players. Meanwhile, Liverpool is facing uncertainties in their attacking options, with questions surrounding Mo Salah’s contract situation and rumored interest from Saudi Arabia. If you’re interested, you can join our new WhatsApp community to receive daily Mirror Football content and special offers from us and our partners. You can check out of the community at any time and read our Privacy Notice if you’re curious about it.