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Ollie Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
30 August 2026 Off

Ollie Watkins completes £51m move to Saudi side Al-Hilal from Aston Villa

By Total Football News

Ollie Watkins says he never imagined or intended his Aston Villa career to “end this way” after completing his £51m move to Al-Hilal.

The 30-year-old striker, Villa’s record Premier League scorer with 91 goals, joins the Saudi Pro League side on a three-year deal.

The England international made himself unavailable for Villa’s Premier League opener against Brighton last weekend, which Unai Emery said Watkins apologised for.

“Firstly, I would

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Arsenal: Martin Zubimendi set for medical before £51m move from Real Sociedad
28 May 2025 Off

Arsenal: Martin Zubimendi set for medical before £51m move from Real Sociedad

By Total Football News

Because the paperwork for Zubimendi’s switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly.

Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi’s signing.

Zubimendi has a reported £51m release clause, with all payment structures between Sociedad and Arsenal already agreed.

Arsenal have been long-term

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