OFFICIAL: West Ham Has Agree to a Deal Worth €76M to Land the English Striker From Aston Villa with Medical Already Set “Per SkySport”
In a high‑stakes transfer that’s sending ripples across the Premier League, West Ham United have reached agreement to sign England international Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa for a staggering €76 million. With a medical on the horizon, the move edges closer to final completion.
Watkins, whose goal–contribution tally underscored his status among England’s elite forwards, has long been linked with a move—though past reports noted Villa’s reluctance to sell, especially in light of rejected bids in the region of €71 million (£60 million) BreakingNews.ieThe 42. His recent extension and importance to Villa’s Champions League ambitions previously made a summer exit unlikely. Still, changing priorities at Villa, including strategic reinvestment, may have paved the way Eurosport EspanaSports Mole.
For West Ham, shelled out €76 million represents a club-record outlay, but one aimed at propelling the Hammers forward in both domestic and European ambitions. Should Watkins pass his medical, his arrival would herald a potent new chapter at the London Stadium—one packed with firepower and expectation.