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Aston Villa are plotting a move for striker Ollie Watkins after Brentford failed to seal promotion through the play-offs... with the Championship side also facing a battle to keep Said Benrahma and Bryan Mbeumo

Daily Mail | August 5, 2020

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Aston Villa are ready to move for Brentford's star striker Ollie Watkins as the Bees desperately try to keep their 'BMW' frontline intact.

Brentford are determined to hang onto their prized assets and launch another promotion push next season after their play-off final agony against Fulham.

But 24-year-old Watkins, who scored 26 goals this season, is a top target for Villa and Crystal Palace this summer.

Aston Villa are keen on Brentford striker Ollie Watkins as they seek more goals next season

Talented winger Said Benrahma, who added 17 goals and set up nine more in 2019-20, also has a big admirer in Villa boss Dean Smith.

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