Manchester United expresses interest in Ollie Watkins but is not willing to meet Aston Villa's £60m asking price. Arsenal previously made unsuccessful bids for Watkins, and Aston Villa insists he is not for sale due to his contract running until 2028. Ruben Amorim is looking for a new striker, considering Benjamin Sesko, although Leipzig demands around £80m. United's valuation of Watkins is between £40m to £45m. They've already invested over £130m this summer and must offload players like Antony and Sancho to secure new signings.
Manchester United's interest in Ollie Watkins is tempered by Aston Villa's firm stance against selling him for less than £60m. United's valuation is significantly lower.
Ruben Amorim seeks a new striker, considering options such as RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who is seen as a younger prospect. Villa’s Watkins is not for sale.
With the new season approaching, Aston Villa's position is strong as Watkins's contract extends until 2028; acquiring a suitable replacement would be challenging for them.
Manchester United has invested heavily this summer already, exceeding £130m on new signings, which emphasizes the need to offload players like Sancho and Antony to fund further acquisitions.
Collection
[
|
...
]