Duran meanwhile was an unused substitute and TNT Sports are reporting that he ‘gave goodbye gifts to teammates’ in the tunnel following Villa’s win against Celtic. Speaking post-match, Villa boss Unai Emery remained coy when asked about Watkins and Duran.
Duncan: Great result, although nerve-racking at times. We were stunning going forward but there was awful defending at times. Credit to Celtic, who looked very competitive. We are in dreamland to qualify in the top eight, which I did not expect. The lack of play-off games will be a help in the sense of giving the players a rest.
Aston Villa secured progression to the Champions League knockout stages after a dramatic 4-2 win over Celtic, with Brendan Rodgers' side also reaching the last 16
Aston Villa have rejected an approach from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins. Sources confirmed to BBC Sport the Gunners made their enquiry for the 29-year-old on Monday. Watkins started in Villa's Champions League game against Celtic on Wednesday night at Villa Park,
Aston Villa and Celtic both harbor hopes of earning byes to the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds, with the hosts at Villa Park on solid footing heading into Wednesday's league phase finale.
Arsenal are ready to increase their bid for Ollie Watkins after seeing an opening offer rejected - and Unai Emery has made Aston Villa's position clear.
The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round
Duran has agreed personal terms with Al Nassr, and Arriayadiah have claimed that the striker has informed Aston Villa that he wants to join the Saudi Pro League side.
Phil Goodlad is joined by Kevin Thomson and Scott Coyne to preview Rangers hosting Union St Giloise in the Europa League and look back on Celtic in Champions League action at Aston Villa.
The two clubs are still in with a shot of securing a top eight finish and avoiding the two-legged play-off round
Morgan Rogers scored hat-trick and Ollie Watkins opened his Champions League account as Aston Villa beat Celtic 4-2 in a breathtaking game to seal their last-16 spot on Wednesday.