Momentum is building for Ollie Watkins's transfer to Liverpool, as reports suggest a 75% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Missing potential star player in position
Some direct competitors for position (Darwin Núñez)
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Some better competitors for position (Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz)
Some potentially better competitors for position (Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah)
More expensive than previously attracted players
Football Insider has learned that Liverpool are tracking Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins as they explore Alexander Isak alternatives.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in acquiring the services of Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Aston Villa
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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.
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