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Manchester United are thinking about signing Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins this summer time.
The Purple Devils are eager so as to add a striker to their ranks after a dismal season in entrance of objective final 12 months.
United have proven curiosity in Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres however a deal seems sophisticated as he seemingly prefers a transfer to Arsenal.
Ruben Amorim’s aspect have additionally been linked to the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Victor Osimhen however each offers appear tough from a monetary standpoint.
Because of this, United might have to have a look at completely different choices and one potential avenue is Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
Spanish outlet Fichajes report that “whereas Manchester United continues to discover the marketplace for a dependable striker, one title is beginning to acquire traction at Outdated Trafford: Ollie Watkins.”
The England worldwide is claimed to have appeared on United’s radar as his position at Villa has diminished barely over the course of the earlier season.
The report states that, “the lack of prominence, coupled with unclear technical selections by Unai Emery, may have sown doubts within the striker’s thoughts about his continued presence in Birmingham.”
Because of this, Watkins is now a “darkish horse” to be taking part in within the well-known purple shirt subsequent season.
Nonetheless, at 29 years previous and a deal that runs to 2028, it’s mentioned that Villa would solely promote for a “convincing provide”.
Nonetheless, Watkins would seemingly price lower than the likes of Gyokeres and beforehand linked gamers, so it’s mentioned United could revisit a deal for him if costlier offers run into issues.
The Spanish outlet concludes, “he’s not the signing that may make headlines, however his impression could possibly be rapid. With expertise and a goal-scoring intuition, Watkins is rising because the ‘darkish horse’ who may change into key to United’s new challenge.”
He was in sensational type final season, scoring 17 targets and offering 14 assists in 54 matches for the Villans.
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