Rio Ferdinand's recent praise of Ollie Watkins has added fresh momentum to the growing conversation around Aston Villa's Premier League title push and the striker's rising status in modern football.
Speaking on his podcast in a video posted by Rio Ferdinand Presents via their official X account , the former Manchester United defender delivered a glowing assessment of the Villa forward, describing him as a player he would personally pay to watch, a statement that carries weight given Ferdinand's experience at the highest level of the game.
Watch the video below:
