Aston Villa striker, Ollie Watkins is reportedly eyeing a possible summer season swap to Manchester United. The England worldwide, who has been a key determine at Villa Park, is now mentioned to be open to becoming a member of Reuben Amorim’s squad ought to the chance current itself.
Softfootball understands that Watkins has three years remaining on his present contract at Aston Villa and Man Utd have recognized him as a prime switch goal after lacking out on Liam Delap, Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.
The 29-year-old scored 17 targets and offered 14 assists in 54 appearances throughout all competitions final season, and Man Utd view him as a participant who would add much-needed high quality to Amorim’s ahead line.
Arsenal and Chelsea have additionally been linked with Watkins in current months, though the previous have ended their pursuit as they appear to finalise a deal for the aforementioned Gyokeres, whereas the latter opted to buy Joao Pedro and Delap as a substitute.
In consequence, Man Utd are one of many frontrunners to prise Watkins away from Aston Villa this summer season and the Englishman is now keen to finish an Previous Trafford swap, regardless of their failure to qualify for European soccer final season.
Watkins could be keen to hitch Rúben Amorim’s aspect if the chance arises and with the rumours gaining traction, United followers have taken to social media to voice their opinions on the potential signing and Softfootball has curated among the reactions on X beneath:
Idk about you guys, however I genuinely suppose signing Ollie Watkins this season could be an enormous improve to our assault. 👀
Cunha, Mbeumo behind him and Bruno supporting, that’s a loopy Premier League-proven setup.
This doesn’t imply I’m in opposition to signing Sesko. That child’s an animal… pic.twitter.com/v7tj4LpYbA
— chilly pics of Manchester United (@utdsnaps) July 18, 2025
🚨With Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo already in, Manchester United don’t have any excuse — Ollie Watkins must be subsequent.
We’ve wasted too many home windows chasing “potential” from different leagues. Now that we’ve gone for confirmed Premier League forwards, it makes zero sense to cease midway. Watkins… pic.twitter.com/5LQLiR3YcA
— Manchester United Without end (@Utd_Forever7) July 18, 2025
Signing Ollie Watkins could be a sensible transfer by Manchester United. Most of the different strikers in the marketplace are overpriced and unproven within the Premier League. Gamers like Šeško and Ekitike carry an excessive amount of threat on the charges being mentioned — United can’t afford one other pricey…
— Ruben’s Period (@era_of_amorim) July 18, 2025
I’d a lot relatively Nicolas Jackson than Ollie Watkins actually, higher footballer and signing for us all spherical.
That mentioned, Mateta must be United’s major goal for the 9; every thing about him screams Manchester United. 100% one of the best signing we may make bar Osimhen/Ekitike.
— S 🧠⚽️ (@STHftbl) July 18, 2025
Why Manchester United Ought to Look Ollie Watkins’ Method
My brother, if we’re being sincere, Manchester United wants a striker wey sabi end and nonetheless hustle for ball. This Watkins boy dey vex for Aston Villa he dey rating, he dey press, he dey run like say na remaining each sport. You… pic.twitter.com/n7rqIwuSwv
— John Joseph (@Gbemiadeyemo) July 18, 2025
Whereas it’s at present unclear what Aston Villa’s asking value is, it’s identified that they’ll demand in extra of £50m, however the remaining value may show decisive on whether or not Man Utd select to push forward with a transfer.
With weeks remaining within the switch window, all eyes can be on how the state of affairs develops because the summer season switch unfolds.
