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Legendary Manchester United captain Roy Keane has insisted that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has the power to play for a membership the scale and stature of the Crimson Devils.
United are extremely more likely to be out there for a top-class talisman as soon as the summer time switch window opens.
Regardless of discovering his toes within the Premier League, it stays evidently clear that Rasmus Hojlund nonetheless wants assist in shouldering the burden of main the road for United.
The membership additionally wants high quality depth within the quantity 9 place along with somebody with loads of expertise and pedigree.
Watkins actually suits the invoice. This season, the Englishman has undoubtedly been among the finest strikers within the nation.
Villa are firmly within the battle for a Champions League end. Unai Emery’s males at the moment sit in fourth place and are two factors above Tottenham Hotspur in fifth.
Watkins has performed a key function within the success Villa are having fun with this time period. The 28-year-old has to date this time period plundered a powerful 16 targets and 10 assists. Solely Erling Haaland has extra with 18 targets.
With loads of elite groups in Europe on the hunt for a dependable striker, Watkins might be an possibility most groups would contemplate.
In accordance with Roy Keane who spoke on Sky Sports activities, Watkins is greater than adequate to have an effect at an elite membership and carry out on the identical ranges he’s displaying at Villa.
The previous midfielder stated, “I believe he may play for one of many prime groups.”
“I do know Aston Villa are a giant membership, however I imply the likes of Man United, Liverpool, and clearly Man Metropolis.”
Roy Keane believes Ollie Watkins is able to taking part in at one of many ‘prime groups’ 🔊 pic.twitter.com/LXlO6wjZw4
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 10, 2024
Villa will virtually actually demand an enormous price in the event that they’re pressured to half methods with Watkins. The participant put pen to paper on new phrases in October final 12 months.
His present deal runs till the top of the 2027/28 marketing campaign.
