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What would Watkins offer Man Utd?
Manchester United transfer target Ollie Watkins has provided consistent goal threat for Aston Villa since joining from Brentford in 2020, more than justifying his transfer fee of £28m rising to £33m with Torquay-born striker has reached double figures in all five of his seasons with Villa and his 19 Premier League goals in 2023-24 equalled a club record. He has also been available for the vast majority of games, featuring in 184 of 190 top-flight principal strengths are pace and movement, traits that have enabled him to register 211 shots on target in the past five Premier League seasons, second only to Mohamed Salah. And yet, while he is a constant source of danger, his finishing statistics have seasons ago, Watkins enjoyed a hot streak in scoring 27 times across all competitions, overperforming his expected goals total by 6.2 and netting with 20% of his figures regressed last season, with the England international underperforming his expected goals total by four and converting 15.3% of his perhaps did not help that during the first half of the campaign he was often replaced by Jhon Duran in the closing stages of games, allowing the Colombia striker - rather than Watkins - to capitalise when space opened in the Premier League, Watkins missed a league-high 27 'big chances' (as defined by Opta), scoring only a third of such opportunities. That compares to a success rate of approximately 50% for peers such as Salah, Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Yoane this, he does offer more than just goals. Since the start of 2023-24, he has provided 27 assists, the third-highest total by a Premier League player in all competitions over that 29, Watkins may not offer a long-term option for United but he would be a clear upgrade on their current options. If Villa can be persuaded to sell.
Daily Mail
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Chelsea bag remarkable fee for Joao Felix as £42.7m misfit seals Saudi Arabia transfer after making just 20 appearances
Joao Felix has left Chelsea to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr on a permanent deal. The 25-year-old Portugal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid last summer, having had an earlier spell with the Blues on loan in 2023. He made 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca 's side in the first half of the season - but started only three Premier League games - before leaving for AC Milan on loan in January. 'We thank Joao for his efforts across his two spells at the club and wish him well for the future,' Chelsea said in the statement. Felix has signed a two-year contract with his new club. Al-Nassr have reportedly paid an initial £26million transfer fee, although add-ons could see that rise as high as £43million - close to the sum Chelsea paid Atletico for his services last summer. He joins his Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, who announced his arrival with a short video on social media in which Felix said: 'I am here to spread joy. Let's win together.' Felix had been linked with a return to his boyhood club Benfica, but a move didn't materialise. Chelsea are also believed to be open to offers for Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling, who are surplus to requirements under Enzo Maresca. Meanwhile the Blues have been edging closer to the completion of a move for RB Leipzig's 22-year-old attacking midfielder Xavi Simons. He's expected to leave the German side after they failed to secure Champions League football for the upcoming season. Simons only joined Leipzig on a permanent basis last summer in a deal worth an initial £43m, with a further £26m possible in add-ons. He had previously spent two seasons on loan at the club from French giants PSG, while the former Barcelona academy prospect had also spent a year at PSV. The 22-year-old is believed to be open to a move to Chelsea this summer, with the Blues having held initial talks with his representatives. Chelsea have already strengthened heavily in attacking areas during the transfer window, with strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap joining for £60m and £30m respectively. They've already sold Noni Madueke to Arsenal in a £52m deal earlier his month. Chelsea boss Maresca admitted last month that Christopher Nkunku may leave the club this summer. The west London side appear open to his departure despite signing the 27-year-old on a six-year deal for a hefty £52.7million just two years ago. Striker Nicolas Jackson has too been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge after the arrival of Delap from Ipswich Town.
South Wales Guardian
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Joao Felix leaves Chelsea to join Al-Nassr
The 25-year-old Portugal international moved to Stamford Bridge from Atletico Madrid last summer, having had an earlier spell with the Blues on loan in 2023. He made 20 appearances for Enzo Maresca's side in the first half of the season – but started only three Premier League games – before leaving for AC Milan on loan in January. "I'm here to spread win together." João Félix is Nassrawi ✍️ — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) July 29, 2025 'We thank Joao for his efforts across his two spells at the club and wish him well for the future,' Chelsea said in the statement. Felix has signed a two-year contract with his new club. Al-Nassr have reportedly paid an initial £26million transfer fee, although add-ons could see that rise as high as £43million – close to the sum Chelsea paid Atletico for his services last summer. He joins his Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, who announced his arrival with a short video on social media in which Felix said: 'I am here to spread joy. Let's win together.'
