Bailey Rice might not play for Rangers once more with Aston Villa searching for pre-agreement
Aston Villa are rivalling West Bromwich Albion for the signature of a rising star from Scottish Premiership facet Rangers.
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Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins is again accessible after a hamstring scare as Aston Villa look to get again to successful methods at Bournemouth.
The 30-year-old, who has scored eight objectives in 33 appearances in all competitions this season, limped off 35 minutes into final Thursday’s Europa League match towards RB Salzburg.
Watkins missed the shock 1-0 house defeat to his former membership Brentford however the England worldwide may lead the road at Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Requested if the striker could be accessible on the Vitality Stadium, Villa supervisor Emery stated: “Sure. He rested final week as a result of he had a small damage and he was not able to play.
“However this week progressively he was becoming a member of us, coaching usually, and at this time he skilled usually.”
John McGinn, Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara and Andres Garcia stay absent for Villa, who enter the weekend third within the Premier League, seven factors behind leaders Arsenal.
January signing Alysson is just not able to make his debut however Amadou Onana might begin having been an unused substitute towards Brentford.
“Amadou Onana, he was not 100 per cent final week,” Emery added. “Lamare Bogarde is all the time doing his job and serving to us lots however must proceed getting higher.”
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Aston Villa eyeing pre-contract settlement for injured Rangers starlet
In line with Soccer Insider‘s Pete O’Rourke, Rangers teenager Bailey Rice might have performed his final recreation at Ibrox.
The 19 year-old midfielder is presently sideline with a knee damage, and is exhibiting no indicators of extending his contract, which presently runs out on the finish of the season.
Each Villa and native rivals West Brom are eyeing a pre-contract settlement – the Premier League outfit have already snapped up one Rangers expertise lately with Rory Wilson.
“Yeah, look it’s an actual chance. He’s out of contract in the summertime, no new deal agreed as but at Ibrox,” stated O’Rourke.
So I’m certain there’s golf equipment in England taking a look at a state of affairs able to convey him down on a pre-contract. Villa and West Brom have been long-term admirers of the midfielder.
“It’s a tough one for Rangers as a result of he’s been out injured for thus lengthy, Bailey Rice has missed the final 5 months with a severe knee damage.
“He may not return earlier than the tip of the season so he might transfer on after that. Possibly these golf equipment who’re taking a look at Rice might need some considerations over that damage.
“However he’s a really highly-rated younger participant, made a breakthrough a few seasons in the past and has made 16 first-team appearances for Rangers.
“He caught the attention when he performed towards Man United within the Europa League final season as properly. Rangers gained’t wish to let him depart, however they’re now inclined to that state of affairs.”
