Ollie Watkins transfer news: Aston Villa boss Unai Emery gives cryptic answer when asked about striker amid Al Hilal interest

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Unai Emery gave a coy and cryptic response to questions about Ollie Watkins' absence from Aston Villa's squad for their Premier League defeat at Brighton. The striker did not travel to the Amex amid transfer interest from Al Hilal. Watkins is keen on the move to Saudi Arabia and Al Hilal have seen at least one bid rejected. Villa do not want to sell Watkins but talks between the clubs continue. Watkins returned from his post-World Cup summer break in the week before the game, but, when asked to