Villa's previous record signing, Brazilian striker Wesley, scored five goals in 21 games in the league after his £22m moved to Villa last summer before suffering a serious knee ligament injury in January. 27, Average age: Smith had been determined to improve his striking options after his side only secured Premier League safety on the final day of last season. The club missed out on signing Callum Wilson from Bournemouth this week as the England striker moved to Newcastle for £20m. Watkins will be reunited with Smith, who signed the forward from Exeter when he was Brentford manager. Read about our approach to external linking. By Matt Maher | Aston Villa | Published: Sep 16, 2020 | Last Updated: Sep 17, 2020 He is still regaining his fitness. 16 59.3 %, National team players: Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. This transfer statistic shows the compact view of the most expensive signings by Aston Villa in the Overall statistics of current season season. Although Manchester City paid Bournemouth £40m for Nathan Ake last month and Tottenham spent £30m on Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko in August 2016, neither had played in the Championship before moving back to the Premier League. Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Last updated on 9 September 20209 September 2020.From the section Aston Villa. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. £-74.12m. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Aston Villa's record signing Ollie Watkins could make his debut as the club open their campaign against League One Burton in the Carabao Cup.. Villa … The fee for him is a record for a Championship player. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Transfers: Overview of all signed and sold players of club Aston Villa for the current season. 27.0, Foreigners: The 24-year-old is Villa's second signing of the transfer window following the £16m arrival of defender Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest. "I am so excited to join Aston Villa and to reunite with Dean Smith as my head coach," said Watkins. "Ollie has developed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the country," said Villa boss Dean Smith. Squad size: 13, Stadium: Some successful, some less so - from Wesley to Juan Pablo Angel, we take a look at Aston Villa's record signings and how they did during their stint in the West Midlands Aston Villa’s club-record signing lost his father when he was only nine and worked in a factory sorting screws before he became a multimillion-pound striker. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. "He is a hugely determined character who has both the ability and personality to succeed at the highest level.". Aston Villa complete the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford for a club record fee of £28m which could rise to £33m with add-ons. Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins from Brentford for a club record fee of £28m, which could rise to £33m with add-ons. Aston Villa are poised to make Brentford striker Ollie Watkins their record signing in an initial £28million deal, which could rise to £33m with add-ons.. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. "I want to do something special here and score some goals.". Villa … Davis has never scored a Premier League goal. A fascinating and revealing look into his career, Listen to unique tracks from Stormzy, Miley and Biffy Clyro. Smith's side scored 41 top-flight goals last season, but only six came from forwards - including five from Wesley. Aston Villa Dean Smith tells record signing Ollie Watkins not to sweat over £28million price tag.