Man Utd eye swap deal to land Ollie Watkins, with Marcus Rashford heading to Villa.
Where will Marcus Rashford play next campaign ?
Reports suggest Manchester United are looking into a surprise swap deal that could see Marcus Rashford sign permanently with Aston Villa. Furthermore, Ollie Watkins will be on the move, as he heads to Old Trafford.
The Utd striker had a fallout with manager Ruben Amorim. As a result, he was sent on loan to Villa until the end of the season. Since arriving, the 27-year-old forward has looked sharper, scoring once and assisting five more goals.
Villa have the option to make the deal permanent for around £40 million. And the winger’s recent form might just convince them. Interestingly, he has already surpassed Watkins in the pecking order. He has started ahead of him in their recent Champions League clash against PSG.
That shift has fueled talk that Watkins is feeling sidelined. So, he may consider a move away and United are looking to take advantage.
Watkins’ uncertain future could lead to big transfer deal
Utd’s plan could see them offer Marcus plus cash in order to stay ahead of Arsenal. Arsenal had previously been linked to Watkins.
The 29-year-old striker has not quite reached last season’s blistering form. Last campaign, he bagged 27 goals in 53 matches. This term, he has managed 15 goals in 47 appearances. That is still solid, but below expectations.
Since his megadeal from Brentford back in 2020, He has managed to score 85 goals in 216 matches. Additionally, he has also earned 18 England caps. \
With Champions League hopes on the line, Villa might hesitate to part ways. However, if Ollie signals a desire to move, United’s offer could become hard to ignore.
The summer transfer window could be heating up with some major names on the move.
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