Manchester United were linked to Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins on Monday by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, who noted Watkins was initially part of a proposal for a permanent transfer offer for Marcus Rashford.

Ollie Watkins is on Manchester United’s list of potential centre-forward recruits in the event that Rasmus Hojlund leaves the club. There has been contact between Old Trafford executives and their Aston Villa counterparts,

Manchester United have reportedly identified Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as a summer transfer target, with Ruben Amorim looking to complete his attacking overhaul. However, Watkins has previously publicly made it known that he dreams of playing for one of United's Premier League rivals.