The Sun reports on Manchester United's interest in signing Ollie Watkins as part of a swap deal with Aston Villa involving Marcus Rashford. Manchester United want to sign Ollie Watkins as part of a swap deal with Aston Villa involving Marcus Rashford. Watkins has been a target for Arsenal in previous transfer windows, but Aston Villa opted to keep him by selling Jhon Duran to the Saudi Pro League. Watkins is contracted to Villa until 2028.

Manchester United have held conversations with Aston Villa over a possible summer move for Ollie Watkins. Man Utd have identified Watkins as a key target and they have already initiated contact with Aston Villa to gauge the likelihood of a summer transfer. A swap deal involving Marcus Rashford could potentially be on the cards, with Man Utd eager to bring Watkins to the club amid their pursuit of a new striker.

United have been linked with Ollie Watkins as a potential striker to work alongside Rasmus Hojlund.

Manchester United are lining up an audacious move for England forward Ollie Watkins, though recognise a deal may be hard to pull off given he recently signed a new contract and Aston Villa sealed Champions League qualification earlier this week.

Manchester United are reportedly ready to make an audacious attempt to lure England striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa this summer. United want to bring him to the club to act as a competition to Rasmus Hojlund in attack. Watkins still has four years left to run on his contract.