Another striker target bites the dust at Manchester United in the summer transfer window. Last month, Watkins emerged as a potential striker target at Old Trafford, but reports suggested Aston Villa will not sell him this summer, which always felt like the most likely outcome.

Manchester United will prioritise the signing of a striker next after completing deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.Cunha and Mbeumo will improve the goal threat of Ruben Amorim’s side,