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James Murray

Fri 22 August 2025 7:00, UK

Ollie Watkins could still leave Aston Villa before the end of the transfer window despite Jacob Ramsey’s departure. 

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Football Insider exclusively revealed on 28 July Villa have told rivals Watkins could leave for the right price, but they have been surprised by the lack of interest in the striker.

Football Insider revealed on 3 August Villa are doing everything they can to keep Morgan Rogers following interest from Chelsea.

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Rogers is viewed as the most valuable asset at Villa Park, but Ramsey has been offloaded instead this summer.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness said: “I think it is because obviously Ramsey was an academy prospect that came through from Villa, so therefore the valuation really, it’s all profit that goes into the books.

“It doesn’t seem the market is there for Watkins at the moment, but although I do still expect some movement for Watkins towards the end of the window, I think Ramsey is the one that is definitely a PSR sale and he’s one that I think they’d prefer not to have sold.” 

Jacob Ramsey has left Aston Villa to join Newcastle United (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential incoming, Football Insider revealed on 14 August Villa are advancing in talks to re-sign Marco Asensio from PSG.

Emery is a big fan of the Spain international, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park, registering eight goals and one assist in 21 appearances.
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