Al Hilal have reached a final agreement with Aston Villa over all the details of a deal to sign English striker Ollie Watkins, with the transfer now close to completion during the current summer transfer window.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa have accepted Al Hilal’s latest offer, worth €58.4 million, plus a further €2 million in add-ons linked to specific clauses in the agreement.
Al Hilal have received the green light from the English club to proceed with the transfer, while Watkins is expected to travel this week to complete the necessary procedures for his move to the Saudi club.
Al Hilal had stepped up their efforts in recent days to finalize the deal, amid the player’s desire to take on a new challenge. Watkins is now on the verge of officially joining the Saudi side.
The latest developments indicate that the transfer has entered its final stages, with only the formal procedures and medical examination remaining before the English striker’s move to Al Hilal can be officially completed.