Aston Villa Icon’s Dire Warning Over Ollie Watkins Transfer to Man Utd
Aston Villa‘s loyal supporters are on edge as transfer rumors swirl around their star striker Ollie Watkins, with Manchester Unido eyeing a major move. In this evolving saga, a club legend has voiced extreme discontent, highlighting the potential fallout if Watkins departs, while Unai Emery explores replacement options like Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
- Aston Villa legend makes moving threat
- Villa linked with a move for Calvert-Lewin
- Man Utd want Watkins
Manchester United’s Pursuit of Ollie Watkins Sparks Outrage
Under the guidance of Ruben Amorim, Manchester United has already secured talents like Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford to strengthen their offensive lineup. Now, the focus shifts to acquiring a reliable center-forward, with Ollie Watkins de Aston Villa and Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig emerging as top targets. Recent reports indicate that United’s interest in Watkins has intensified, especially after his impressive tally of 19 goals in the 2023-24 Liga Premier season, surpassing previous records and drawing comparisons to elite forwards like Harry Kane.
Aston Villa Legend’s Passionate Reaction to Transfer Speculation
Watkins has become a beloved figure at Villa Park, much like former player Gabriel Agbonlahor, whose Premier League scoring record for the club was eclipsed by Watkins in a memorable match against Bournemouth last May. The news of Aston Villa potentially lining up Everton‘s Dominic Calvert-Lewin-who managed just three goals in the league during the 2024-25 season-as a successor has left Agbonlahor seething. This development comes amid Everton’s struggles, where Calvert-Lewin has shown flashes of brilliance but battled injuries, scoring only seven goals across all competitions in the prior year.
Agbonlahor’s Fiery Comments on Potential Swap
In a candid interview on talkSPORT, the 38-year-old ex-striker expressed his disbelief and frustration: “Stop spreading falsehoods. Don’t even think about it. Who came up with this idea? You believe you can snatch Watkins and hand us Calvert-Lewin instead? Absolutely not-I’d relocate abroad. The thought of Manchester United, specifically, poaching Ollie Watkins would devastate me.”
Unai Emery’s Stance on Retaining Ollie Watkins Amid Man Utd Interest
Even with persistent advances from the Red Devils, Aston Villa has firmly stated their commitment to keeping their key attacker, viewing Watkins as a cornerstone of Unai Emery‘s vision for sustained success. As of mid-2025, Watkins continues to deliver, with updated stats showing him contributing to over 20 goal involvements in the current campaign, underscoring his value in Emery’s tactical setup that emphasizes fluid attacking play.
