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England dealt blow as Watkins appears to suffer sickening injury

Ollie Watkins was taken off at the break during England's 3-0 win over Wales on Thursday night. The Aston Villa striker was deputising for Harry Kane on the frontline in the friendly at Wembley but had to be replaced at the break following a nasty collision with the post. It now remains to be seen whether Watkins will be fit to face Latvia on Tuesday night.

'A gamble like Hojlund!' - Sesko's Man Utd move questioned

Manchester United have taken a gamble by signing Benjamin Sesko, according to a treble-winning former Red Devils' player.

Man Utd told they made a mistake signing Sesko over Watkins

Manchester United have been told they should have signed Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins over new £74 million recruit Benjamin Sesko.

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Man Utd warned they're repeating Hojlund mistake with Sesko

Manchester United have been sent a warning about their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as the Red Devils close in on the RB Leipzig striker.

Watkins' replacement? Villa agree £30.5m deal for Nice forward

Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Ivory Coast international forward Evann Guessand from Nice, which could open the door to Ollie Watkins' exit from Villa Park this summer. Watkins has been linked with a move away from the club since the start of the summer transfer window, with several teams, including Manchester United, keen on signing the England star.

Watkins 'keen' on Man Utd transfer as Villa price tag revealed

Ollie Watkins is reportedly “ready to step into the void” for Manchester United if they are unable to win the transfer race for Benjamin Sesko.

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Watkins not the answer to Man Utd striker problem

Manchester United continue to look for a new No.9 and even though Ollie Watkins does represent an upgrade to their current options, he's not the guy to solve all their problems

Newcastle forced to turn away from Sesko amid Man Utd interest

Newcastle United were actively pursuing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa but internal sentiment at St. James' Park suggests that Sesko is edging closer to a move to Manchester United, as revealed by The Daily Mail. This is another massive blow to Newcastle’s recruitment plans given how highly they rate the Slovenian talent.

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Man Utd initiate Sesko talks despite Amorim's transfer wish

Manchester United have opened talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, amid rival interest from Newcastle.

Man Utd should pick proven Watkins over project Sesko

Ruben Amorim is on the lookout for a new starting centre-forward, but the Red Devils have opened talks with the wrong target

Villa eye Openda as Watkins replacement amid Man Utd interest

Aston Villa are considering a move RB Leipzig star Lois Openda as Manchester Untied accelerate talks to sign Ollie Watkins.

Villa legend threatens to 'move countries' if Man Utd sign Watkins

Aston Villa icon Gabriel Agbonlahor has threatened to "move countries" if Manchester United sign Ollie Watkins. The Villans are reportedly eyeing a move for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in case Watkins leaves the club. The 28-year-old striker is currently a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

Man Utd target swap deals to offload Garnacho

Manchester United are ready to offload Alejandro Garnacho as part of a swap deal as they eye moves for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins this summer. Garnacho has been a part of United's 'bomb squad' along with Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, with the Argentine winger having been told to find a new club by coach Ruben Amorim.

Mbeumo backs Man Utd to sign former team-mate Watkins

Bryan Mbeumo has offered glowing praise for former teammate Ollie Watkins, calling the Aston Villa forward a “complete striker” amid growing speculation of a transfer to Manchester United. Ruben Amorim has intensified his search for a new centre-forward and reportedly has Watkins at the top of his wish list alongside RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

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