Aston Villa: The stats that prove Brian Brobbey move may be about to finish Ollie Watkins for good

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Brobbey has received plenty of plaudits in his debut season in the Premier League this term, and netted a late winner for the Black Cats in last weekend’s Tyne-Wear derby. The 24-year-old’s performances have seen him emerge on the radar at Villa Park, as the second city outfit prepare to strengthen their squad again ahead of next term.Aston Villa’s transfer plans are set to see them make a bid to try and refresh their attack this summer, and any move for Brobbey would surely spell the writing on the wall for Watkins. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.

VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Brian Brobbey is clearly outperforming Ollie WatkinsEx-Aston Villa scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on Wednesday that his former club are keeping a close eye on Brobbey with a view to making a move at the end of the campaign. The 30-year-old has scored more than Brobbey in the Premier League this term, but has been outperformed by the Sunderland man in terms of goals per 90, while he also ranks worse across several other key metrics.

Given the way that Brobbey’s reputation has grown so far this season, his valuation is sure to have increased significantly since then, while Sunderland are also under no pressure to sell him. As a result, it is already clear that Villa will have to get their chequebook out and table a sizeable fee if they want to secure his services, and that may prove difficult if their financial constraints are as severe as they have been in recent years. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.