Villa cannot afford to lose both of their frontmen and the news that a full agreement had been reached for Duran's arrival in the Middle East, with a medical scheduled to take place in London ahead of a big-money move to Al-Nassr will not help matters.

Watkins' preferred destination should a club decide to meet his substantial price tag would be Arsenal. Being a lifelong supporter of the Gunners, the possibility of a transfer to his cherished team could prove exciting for Watkins and his family - who have been hopeful of an Emirates Stadium switch before.