Leeds United and Aston Villa could be left very envious after Brentford seal Ollie Watkins deal

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Leeds United and Aston Villa were both linked with Ollie Watkins while he was at Exeter City.

HITC broke the news yesterday that Brentford are on the verge of signing Ollie Watkins from Exeter City, and impending the transfer could cause Aston Villa and Leeds United to look on with envy in the coming years.

Both Leeds and Villa were interested in snapping up the talented youngster earlier in the summer, as reported by Get West London.

However, it is Brentford who have come out on top for the Exeter forward.

Watkins will now move to Griffin Park, and if he fulfils his potential he could be a big miss for both Leeds and Villa.

Watkins has proven in League Two that he has a skill set which is the envy of many forwards.

Capable as a creator, but also a clinical finisher – Watkins has the attributes to be a success at the highest level.

Brentford have a good track record of plucking players from the lower leagues, before helping them develop.

And if they manage to help Watkins fulfil his potential, they are sure to have some enviable glances directed their way from some of their Championship rivals, who missed out on signing the 21-year-old, when they had the chance.