If he was definitive about Watkins, the coach knew what was coming for Duran. It’s no secret the Colombian has wanted more minutes.

A reported £65m deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr is close to being completed.

Analysis of a frenetic clash that saw Villa prevail and book their place in the Champions League's knockout phase

Exclusive: Arsenal and Aston Villa are poised to discover whether they have won the race to sign Sverre Halseth Nypan.

Nassr, Arsenal have bid for Watkins - despite the build-up Villa held their nerve to claim place in round of 16

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has a Champions League scoring feat of which Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland would be proud.

Sources have told TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey that Marco Asensio is ready to leave Paris Saint-Germain — who has dropped down the pecking order under Luis Enrique this campaign. As a result, Aston Villa are showing interest in the former Real Madrid winger’s signature.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán as they look to secure a promising long-term addition to their attack.Journalist Ben Jacobs highlighted PSG’s

But for every top team underperforming, there's an underdog seizing their moment and taking their place. And during this phase, Aston Villa, Lille, Brest, Celtic and Club Brugge certainly rose to the occasion as they all secured unexpected placings in the next round.

Wolves have been relegated from the top flight in both of the previous instances in which they started a calendar year with four consecutive losses, in 1906 and 1982

Wright, Nick Mendola, and Andy Edwards discuss Arsenal reportedly bidding for Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, and whether the transfer makes sense for both clubs.