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Manchester United and Arsenal Keeping Tabs on Experienced PL Star Who's Attracting Interest From Turkey: Reports
Aston Villa may consider talks near £40 million as Manchester United and Arsenal weigh moves for the England striker, The Sun reported.
- Aston Villa rejected a reported £35 million bid from Fenerbahce for Ollie Watkins, maintaining a firm stance on the 30-year-old England international's future at Villa Park.
- Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring the situation to strengthen attacking options, with reports suggesting £40 million could be sufficient to bring Villa to the negotiating table.
- Watkins previously stated, "I'm an Arsenal fan, so Thierry Henry was my idol," expressing a childhood connection that could make a move to the Gunners particularly enticing.
- With Joshua Zirkzee potentially moving to Juventus, Manchester United could soon have a vacancy that might prompt manager Michael Carrick's team to launch an official approach for Watkins.
- Facing financial pressure to meet UEFA regulations, Aston Villa must balance retaining core talent like Watkins with navigating transfer market constraints throughout the summer window.
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Manchester United and Arsenal plot bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins
Manchester United and Arsenal are locked in a high-stakes transfer battle as both Premier League giants set their sights on Aston Villa’s prolific striker Ollie Watkins. According to fresh reports, the two English powerhouses are closely monitoring Watkins and preparing potential bids that could ignite one of the summer’s fiercest transfer tussles. The intrigue does not stop there. Real Madrid are said to be working intensively on a deal for Man…
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