Manchester United wants to make Ollie Watkins to their third signing of the summer transfer window and Aston Villa are preparing for a bid by identifying his replacement
With just over a month of the remaining summer transfer, it is time for Manchester United to go to a different gear. The Red Devils did not waste time to get their first signing from the line and to bring wolves forward on the first day of the window by activating his £ 62.5 million release clause.
Negotiations for Brentford wing player Bryan Mbeumo were not that easy. The third offer of United of £ 71 million was eventually accepted and after announcing his arrival last Monday, Ruben Amorim's side can continue to their next goal: Ollie Watkins.
Mirror Football understands that Aston Villa Striker Watkins is the top of the Shortlist of United is amid their hunt for a new No. 9. Villa will not easily separate and the sale will be important when financing an offer.
Four of Amorim's five-member boggish team remain in the club, which did not travel during their pre-season tour by the US. But talking about income is the filling of more inches column.
Here is an overview of the latest news about the transfer of Old Trafford.
Villa in conversations with Watkins -replacement
Aston Villa has identified RB Leipzig -star Lois Openda as a replacement for Ollie Watkins if he becomes a member of Manchester United. The Belgian striker Openda scored 13 goals for Leipzig last season after noting an impressive 28 in his first term after his club record £ 37 million relocation of Lens in 2023.
A report from Belgium states that Villa has been in contact with the representatives of the 25-year-old for several months. However, it adds that Villa would have to sell Watkins before he signs Openda.
United weighs pope bid
Manchester United is considering taking a step for keeper Nick Pope from Newcastle Nick Pope after they had agreed to sign Aaron Ramsdale on loan from Southampton. Pope, 33, went into St James' Park in the last year of his contract and the faith of Eddie Howe has decreased.
Talksport reports that the international of England fits on what United is looking. Ruben Amorim wants to bring in a keeper who can offer competition to Andre Onana.
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Antony rejects Trio from Clubs
Antony reportedly rejected offers from Sao Paulo, Botafogo and clubs in Saudi Arabia while he continues for a return to Real Betis. It is said that Manchester United demands £ 30 million for the Brazilian winger and does not want to borrow him again after his successful enchantment with Betis last season.
The Spanish newspaper Estadio Deportivo adds that Antony, 25, does not want to stay in the Premier League. Despite rumors, that is interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.