Chelsea are interested in signing Ollie Watkins from Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, according to respected journalist Simon Phillips. substack. The report claims that Chelsea have the England striker on their radar, although the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners are fully aware that a deal will not be easy to secure.
Watkins scored 15 goals and provided six assists in 36 Premier League games for Villa last season. The England international has made 109 Premier League appearances in his career so far. In these games, the striker scored 40 goals and gave 13 assists.
Chelsea will be aiming for a top four finish in the Premier League table next season. Villa could also try for places in the UEFA Champions League.