Watkins has three years left on his Villa contract - and being aged 29 - there's no great rush for player or club to secure a move. Arsenal made a failed bid for him back in January, at £40million - Aston Villa were after more like £60million to part with their only recognised striker at the time.

Manchester United are reportedly keeping an eye on Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins.United have had little luck in their attempts to revamp Ruben Amorim’s squad. With buying clubs aware of the

Manchester United were linked to Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins on Monday by The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell, who noted Watkins was initially part of a proposal for a permanent transfer offer for Marcus Rashford.