Liverpool 
- 10 July
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Exclusive: Liverpool turn attention to Ollie Watkins deal
Football Insider has learned that Liverpool are tracking Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins as they explore Alexander Isak alternatives.
Will Ollie Watkins leave Aston Villa and join Liverpool?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Ollie Watkins's transfer to Liverpool, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- There are few players in the current Liverpool squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Ollie Watkins's chances of playing a key role within the team.
- Liverpool has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Ollie Watkins (29).
- Liverpool has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Ollie Watkins.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Missing potential star player in position
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Some direct competitors for position (Darwin Núñez)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Some better competitors for position (Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
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Alternatives of Liverpool
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
82.5
86.0
|
Lautaro Martínez |
 Inter
|
€105.1M |
|
81.7
82.7
|
Marcus Thuram |
Inter
|
€64.9M |
|
79.9
80.8
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
|
€47.4M |
|
79.0
79.0
|
Alexander Sørloth |
 Atlético
|
€24.3M |
|
79.0
80.9
|
Christopher Nkunku |
 Chelsea
|
€42.8M |
|
78.9
78.9
|
Patrik Schick |
 Bayer 04
|
€19.6M |
|
77.4
83.2
|
Loïs Openda |
 RB Leipzig
|
€59.3M |
|
75.8
76.0
|
Timo Werner |
RB Leipzig
|
€3.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Guéhi | 20-06-2025 | Report | |
| Victor Osimhen | 13-06-2025 | Report | |
| Anthony Gordon | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Benjamin Šeško | 06-06-2025 | Report | |
| Tyler Dibling | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Miloš Kerkez | 02-06-2025 | Report | |
| Florian Wirtz | 26-05-2025 | Report | |
| Enzo Barrenechea | 18-05-2025 | Report |
Ollie Watkins
F (C)
Skill: 80.1
Pot: 80.5
Team
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€61.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€55.2M – €67.5M
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Who is Ollie Watkins?
Ollie Watkins (ENG) is a a poacher and currently plays for Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins is 29 years old (1995/12/30) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 11. Ollie Watkins has also been used as a mobile striker.
Ollie Watkins's current transfer value is between €55.2M and €67.5M. His last transfer was from Brentford to Aston Villa in 2020. Aston Villa paid Brentford €34M for Ollie Watkins.
Ollie Watkins latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
