'It would appear he's no longer wanting to play for Aston Villa' - does Watkins want out?
After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.
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Former Spurs midfielder and sports commentator.
Gabby Logan is a BBC sports presenter and former athlete.
Joe Hart is a former England national football team goalkeeper.
Ollie Watkins is an England football player who plays as a forward.
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After being left out of Aston Villa's match-day squad against Brighton, Match of the Day's Gabby Logan, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart consider if Ollie Watkins is on the verge of leaving the club for Al Hilal.
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