Manchester United could make a move for Ollie Watkins before the summer transfer window shuts down in the coming weeks.

Manchester United are trying to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, but could return for Ollie Watkins if they fail to secure the Slovenian international striker’s services in the summer transfer window. According to a report from ESPN, the Red Devils are lining up fallback options should they fail to sign the 22-year-old RB Leipzig striker.

Aston Villa paid £28 million to sign Watkins from Brentford a few years ago, and he has been exceptional for them. The English international is currently regarded as one of the best strikers in the Premier League, and Aston Villa will demand a premium to part ways with him.

Although he is 29, the West Midlands club will look to make a substantial profit from the player. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can get the deal done. Watkins is an experienced player with a lot of quality, and he could be the complete forward Manchester United are looking for.

The Englishman is more than just a goalscorer, and he will help create opportunities for his teammates as well. Manchester United need a quality striker if they want to perform well next season. The struggling Premier League giants’ offensive unit was quite mediocre last season, and they need someone who can score consistently and help create opportunities in the final third.

Watkins could complete the Manchester United attack

Watkins could form a solid partnership with their summer signings. Manchester United have brought in Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford and Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Both players need a reliable centre-forward to link up with, and Watkins certainly fits the profile.

All three players are proven performers in the Premier League, and they could make an instant impact at Old Trafford. Manchester United are going through a period of rebuilding, and they need new players who can step in and perform immediately.

Watkins has the quality and experience to transform Manchester United and elevate them to a whole new level. The Red Devils missed out on European football last time out, and the bare minimum for them would be to get back into Europe next season. Watkins could help them achieve that.