Aston Villa are in talks with Ollie Watkins in the hope of tying down the England striker to a new long-term contract at the club.
Ollie Watkins scored his second hat-trick for Aston Villa in their 5-0 Europa Conference League qualifying win at Hibernian in AugustThe England international has been a key figure in Villa's revival under Unai Emery and has been rejuvenated since the Spaniard succeeded Steven Gerrard in October last year.
Watkins, 27, signed from Brentford in September 2020 for a then club record fee of £28m, which could rise to £32m.Emery and Villa are keen to ensure Watkins, who has won seven England caps since joining, remains an integral part of their plans for the future and discussions are progressing. Watkins scored 15 goals in the Premier League last season as Villa finished seventh to qualify for the Europa Conference League.
He has four goals in nine appearances in all competitions so far this campaign, including Villa's winner at Chelsea on Sunday.
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