Liverpool To Sign This Aston Villa Star If Darwin Nunez Leaves: Good Move By The Reds? | OneFootball

Ollie Watkins by Aston Villa from Brentford in the summer of 2020. Over the years, the player worked hard and improved his game to cement his spot. Currently, he is a mainstay in the lineup and an integral part of the inspiring project.

Aston Villa’s English striker #11 Ollie Watkins applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park in south London on May 19, 2024. Palace won the game 5-0. (Photo by Ian Kington / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE.

Watkins was instrumental in securing the Villans a Champions League berth for the 2024-25 season. He found the back of the net 27 times and provided 13 assists in 53 games this season. He averaged a whopping 2.8 shots, 1.2 key passes, and 0.7 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).

The English centre-forward is clinical with his finishes around the penalty box. He is a physically strong guy, who likes to impose his presence on the opponent’s defenders. He is also good at transition plays, making him an effective option for counter-attacking strategy.

Aston Villa will do their best to hold Ollie Watkins

Liverpool’s alleged interest in Ollie Watkins has emerged amid the uncertainty over the future of Darwin Nunez. The latter has interest from multiple clubs including Barcelona, who want to acquire a young striker to replace Robert Lewandowski.

Hence, if Nunez exits the club in the summer, the Reds will look to sign Watkins to fill the void space. The 28-year-old will be financially feasible and should take no time to adopt as he has enough Premier League experience. His arrival would secure the performance of the offensive line and add to the team’s total goal tally.