Football transfer rumours: Manchester United switch focus to Ollie Watkins?
Today’s rumours aren’t going out in this weather
Manchester United’s search for a suitable striker continues to occupy the minds of the gossip-mongers, with Ollie Watkins now reported to be firmly on Ruben Amorim’s radar. As United toil to get a deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo over the line, amid rumours the Cameroon striker might be persuaded to remain in west London, Aston Villa’s Watkins has emerged as a strong target, the Athletic reports. A deal may however be dependent on Rasmus Højlund being bundled out of the Old Trafford exit door.
United also continue to be dogged by the “How do you solve a problem like Marcus Rashford?” conundrum; the striker faces starting the season at Old Trafford because Aston Villa will not be taking up the £40m option to sign him.
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