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Aston Villa open to selling Ollie Watkins to Manchester United
The England striker could be available for just £30 million this summer
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Aston Villa are reportedly willing to sell long-term Manchester United target Ollie Watkins for a fee of just €34.2 million (£30m) this summer. The England international will have two years remaining on his current contract at Villa Park in July and Unai Emery's side are now ready to part ways with the former Brentford striker.
Why it matters
Watkins has been a consistent goal scorer for Aston Villa since joining the club in 2020, and his potential availability at a relatively low price could present an attractive transfer opportunity for Manchester United as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The details
Watkins, who has 10 caps for the England national team, has scored 41 goals in 98 appearances for Aston Villa across all competitions. The 27-year-old striker is seen as a versatile forward who could fit well into Manchester United's system, and the reported £30 million price tag represents good value for a player of his caliber.
- Watkins will have two years remaining on his Aston Villa contract in July 2026.
The players
Ollie Watkins
A 27-year-old English striker who has been a consistent goal scorer for Aston Villa since joining the club in 2020.
Unai Emery
The current manager of Aston Villa, who is reportedly willing to sell Watkins this summer.
Manchester United
The English Premier League club that has been linked with a move for Watkins as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
What’s next
If Manchester United are interested in signing Watkins, they will likely need to move quickly to secure the transfer before the start of the 2026-27 season.
The takeaway
Watkins' potential availability at a relatively low price could present an attractive transfer opportunity for Manchester United, as they look to add a proven goal scorer to their squad and strengthen their attacking options.
