Overview

• Aston Villa insist on a £60 million fee for Watkins, who is under contract until 2028
• Manchester United value the striker at approximately £40–45 million, creating a significant pricing mismatch
• United are exploring deals that could include Alejandro Garnacho plus cash to meet Villa’s demands
• Financial Fair Play constraints mean the club must fund new signings through player sales or swap structures
• Watkins has scored in double figures for five straight Premier League seasons while United’s current options managed just seven goals combined last term