Man United and Liverpool are both showing interest in Aston Villa star ahead of summer window. The player has been in superb form and Villa are expecting offers for him this summer.
The star in question here is Ollie Watkins. He is 29 years old and has been in superb form recently. He has now established himself as a key player for England national team. In addition, he played a major role for the Three Lions in the last year’s Euro 2024 competition.
Man United and Liverpool both showing interest in Ollie Watkins
According to Football Insider, both United and Liverpool are showing interest in Ollie Watkins. The report adds that Villa are expecting offers for the 29 year old this summer. There are reports that Watkins has been out-of-favour and his relationship with Unai Emery may fall down. Hence, a move away from Villa park this summer is very likely to happen.
United are keen to sign a new striker this summer. Ruben Amorim is not impressed with the current strikers. He wants a proven goal-scorer who can solves their issues in front of goal. Watkins can be a superb addition due to his proven goal-scoring and assisting skills.
On the other hand, Liverpool are very likely to part ways with Darwin Nunez. In addition, they may also sell Diogo Jota to raise funds. Arne Slot is keen to add a new striker and Watkins can be a perfect addition to lead their attack.
Watkins was extraordinary for Aston Villa last season. He scored 27 goals and picked 13 assists in 53 games. The 29 year old helped Villa to qualify for UCL after a long wait. This season, he has scored 16 goals and picked 13 assists in 29 games. This performances have not gone unnoticed and hence Watkins is set for a big summer move.
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