The centre forward is likely to be a hot property in the summer transfer window.
There are many top clubs seeking forwards, while Villa do have to sell at least one first team star to balance the books.
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Per The Mail, Liverpool may be a surprise contender to go after Watkins in the off-season.
New manager Arne Slot may want to change up the team's frontline after Darwin Nunez flattered to deceive this term.
However, Watkins will not come cheap, while Villa are likely to fight tooth and nail to hold onto him.