Emery urges Villa fans to accept sales after Europa League winners depart

Aston Villa have sold record scorer Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal and defender Ezri Konsa after last season's Europa League triumph. Manager Unai Emery called the fees "crazy money for someone 30 years old and £50m for Ezri Konsa [who is 28]." He said: "We have to rebuild the team as fast as possible," urging supporters to back the strategy. Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson arrives for up to £65m.