Emery wants Watkins stay; Duran exit ‘good news’

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed his desire to keep Ollie Watkins at the club despite interest from Arsenal. He also mentioned that the potential departure of Jhon Durán to Al Nassr is a positive sign of the club’s ability to develop players. Villa’s recent win against Celtic secured their spot in the Champions League knockout stages, with Watkins scoring a crucial goal. Emery acknowledged the interest in Watkins and Duran, stating that the club is focused on intelligent and competitive decisions in player transfers. Emery praised Duran’s potential and expressed his support for the player’s career ambitions.