Manchester United have stepped up their efforts to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins during the summer transfer window.

According to a report from The Daily Mirror, Manchester United want to sign 29-year-old Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins this summer, and he will cost them £60 million, according to a report from Daily Star.

Watkins has been a proven goalscorer in the Premier League over the years, and he could prove to be an upgrade on Manchester United’s current options. The Red Devils need more goals in the attack, and pursuing the English international could be a wise decision. They had a disappointing Premier League campaign last season, and they need the right players to bounce back strongly.

Watkins has the quality and the experience to improve them in the final third. The opportunity to join Manchester United will be quite exciting for the player as well.

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United are prepared to pay £60 million for the striker. He is in the peak years of his career, and even though he might not be a long-term signing, he could transform Manchester United immediately and make a defining impact straight away.

Manchester United should be fighting for trophies regularly and competing in the UEFA Champions League. Someone like Watkins could help them get to that level.

Can Man United convince Aston Villa to sell?

Aston Villa will not want to do their player like him anytime soon, but they could be under pressure to sell the player if Manchester United come calling with a lucrative proposal. The striker could be tempted to join the Red Devils as well.

It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.

The Aston Villa striker is more than just a goal scorer, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates. His ability to link up with the midfielders and bring others into the play will add a new dimension to the Manchester United attack. He scored 17 goals last season and picked up 14 assists as well.