Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists he has never regretted the sale of Ollie Watkins to Saturday’s Premier League opponents Aston Villa.Villa signed Watkins for a then club record £28million in September 2020 and the England striker is enjoying his best season yet in the top flight.His 11 goals in his last 12 games have helped fuel in-form Villa’s charge for European football, but Frank said Brentford’s decision to sell him was right for both the London club and the player.Frank told a press conference: “There are 10 clubs in the world, maybe less, that are not selling clubs.“We are a club that will sell players if we are offered the right price and when it’s the right step for the player’s development. Dota
Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists he has never regretted the sale of Ollie Watkins to Saturday’s Premier League opponents Aston Villa.Villa signed Watkins for a then club record £28million in September 2020 and the England striker is enjoying his best season yet in the top flight.His 11 goals in his last 12 games have helped fuel in-form Villa’s charge for European football, but Frank said Brentford’s decision to sell him was right for both the London club and the player.Frank told a press conference: “There are 10 clubs in the world, maybe less, that are not selling clubs.“We are a club that will sell players if we are offered the right price and when it’s the right step for the player’s development. Signup