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Replacing the quality of someone like winger Vaclav Cerny, if indeed the club cannot retain the Wolfsburg loanee, may well be high on his list of priorities.

Real Madrid loanee Marco Asensio has made a bigger impact, and reports have suggested talks over a move from PSG have begun.

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford started Tuesday's Champions League second-leg tie, with Watkins coming on in the second half as Villa were knocked out.

Of the 23 outfielders who have started in the league, only Pedro Porro, Archie Gray, Pape Sarr, Lucas Bergvall and January loanee Mathys Tel haven't been sidelined for at least one match.

The Aston Villa loanee ended his 120-day goal drought with a second-half double at Preston on Sunday to help Unai Emery's side set up an FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace - and provide another clear sign he is enjoying his football again.