MU restarts Watkins deal

Manchester United have reportedly renewed their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

MU restarts Watkins deal.

According to the Telegraph , Villa have confirmed that they have no intention of selling their number one striker, despite the rumored price tag of around £60 million. Watkins' contract runs until 2028, giving the Villa Park team an absolute advantage at the negotiating table.

Man United have not yet made an official offer, because coach Ruben Amorim has spent more than 120 million pounds on the attack this summer, including Matheus Cunha (62.5 million) and Bryan Mbeumo (65 million + 6 million in additional costs). The move to buy more strikers depends on the "Red Devils" being able to sell off the stars outside the plan.

Watkins, 29, is one of the Premier League's most consistent strikers, scoring 87 goals for Aston Villa in five seasons, including 75 in the Premier League - an average of 15 goals per season. He is known for his exceptional longevity, playing 184 of the 190 Premier League games since promotion and never suffering a long-term injury.

The interest in Watkins suggests United could be shifting some of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘youth’ strategy. Amorim needs a centre-forward of the right age to improve his attack, especially after Marcus Rashford left the club to join Barcelona on loan with a £40m buyout clause.

However, Aston Villa consider Watkins an irreplaceable star, especially after they sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr for £65m. With his consistent form and consistent scoring ability, Watkins promises to be a “difficult but worthwhile” deal if Man United are determined.

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