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Manchester United’s desire to put their belief in Premier League-tested gamers this summer season has made Ollie Watkins one in every of their precedence striker targets.
Ruben Amorim has already confirmed Premier League expertise was a think about United’s strikes for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. The pair scored a mixed 35 objectives in England’s high flight final season.
In that regard, there are only a few gamers higher suited to United’s wants than Watkins. The 29-year-old is taken into account probably the most well-rounded attackers in England.
He made his debut within the competitors in September 2020. Since then, solely Mohamed Salah (111) and Erling Haaland (85) have scored extra objectives than him (75).
Villa are reluctant to lose their quantity 9, who has three years left to run on his contract at Villa Park. They demanded £60 million when Arsenal made an strategy for the ex-Brentford star in January.
Watkins’ need might assist Manchester United
Nonetheless, United seemingly imagine a deal for Watkins is feasible, as it’s understood they’ve held talks to “set up some particulars round a transfer.”
In line with Talksport journalist Ben Jacobs, the Englishman could be very open to shifting to Previous Trafford.
Jacobs provides that sources near the Birmingham outfit trace that a proposal of £50m may stand an opportunity, particularly if the Villa star “drives for a transfer away.”
Below Ineos, United have most popular to signal gamers with a resale worth. Contemplating Watkins’ age, he won’t carry that to the desk, however he will surely assure objectives.
Manchester United danger falling behind within the race to signal Sesko
The Pink Devils are additionally believed to be monitoring Benjamin Sesko’s state of affairs at RB Leipzig.
Jacobs means that United have to act rapidly in the event that they need to signal the Slovenian as Newcastle United are “superior on the participant facet.” The Magpies are additionally in talks with the Bundesliga outfit.
As per a number of reviews, Leipzig are hoping to fetch round £70m from Sesko’s sale. Nonetheless, United are unlikely to have the ability to afford such a determine with out main gross sales.
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