BREAKING: Manchester United confirm the £90m signing of a top attacker — medical completed, contracts signed, and official unveiling set for tomorrow morning after securing the player from a Champions League side.
Meanwhile, reports from Spain (via Fichajes) suggest United are now targeting Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, potentially edging ahead of Arsenal in the race for the striker.
United’s centre-forward struggles continue, despite spending heavily in recent windows — including the £72m acquisition of Rasmus Hojlund.
Though he showed promise in his first season, the 22-year-old’s form declined sharply, prompting Ruben Amorim to seek a more reliable goal-scorer.
After missing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea and seeing Viktor Gyokeres lean toward Arsenal, United have turned their attention to Watkins — who could be available following a drop in game time at Villa late last season.
Arsenal had previously expressed interest in the England international, but Amorim now views the 29-year-old as a prime candidate to lead the line at Old Trafford.
With Villa facing potential PSR rule issues, they may be forced to sell key players. Though Watkins still has three years left on his deal and a Transfermarkt valuation of £34m, Villa could command a higher fee.
Watkins has delivered consistently over the past two seasons, registering 31 goal contributions in 54 appearances last term.
Proven in the Premier League, he could be the solution to United’s persistent scoring woes if a deal is reached.
