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Man Utd Transfer News Today: Watkins talks as two deals AGREED
Tom Weber
- 1 Jul 2025 20:24 BST
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All the latest Man Utd transfer news in one place, including updates on Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike and Moise Kean.
Man Utd hold Watkins talks
Man Utd have held talks with Aston Villa over England striker Ollie Watkins as they continue their search for a top-class centre-forward.
Villa are said to be open to potentially selling their star striker due to their worrying financial situation, although Man Utd's interest is still at an early stage.
Discussions over a deal for Watkins took place when the two clubs spoke about the future of Marcus Rashford, who ultimately decided against moving to Villa permanently.
Sancho swap offer
Juventus have offered Man Utd three players in a potential swap deal for Jadon Sancho, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian giants are very keen on signing the former England winger, and Sancho is open to the move.
The three players Juventus have suggested during the talks are Dusan Vlahovic, Douglas Luiz and Timothy Weah.
Man Utd eye veteran midfielders
Man Utd hold an interest in veteran midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu and Fabian Ruiz of Inter and PSG, respectively.
However, both players are expected to cost a hefty fee, which casts doubts on Man Utd's ability to sign them.
PSG are unwilling to let Ruiz leave, while Calhanoglu is currently burning bridges at Inter, but they are still demanding as much as €40m for him.
Spurs target Kudus
Tottenham have given up on Bryan Mbeumo for good and are now targeting West Ham forward Mohammed Kudus instead, leaving Man Utd with a clear run at the Brentford star.
Mbeumo has been clear with his club and all of his suitors that he only wants to join Man Utd this summer, but there has still not been a breakthrough in the talks over a fee.
Brentford are demanding a fee in excess of €80m, a figure that Man Utd have yet to reach with their bids.
Kean as Mbeumo Plan B?
Man Utd reportedly view Fiorentina striker Moise Kean as their 'Plan B' should they fail to strike a deal for Mbeumo.
There would be no haggling over a fee with the Serie A club as Kean has a clearly defined price due to his €52m release clause.
However, this may not be a straightforward deal either as his clause is only active for two weeks this summer.
Two deals agreed
Man Utd have managed to tie academy prospects Jayden Ngawashi and JJ Gabriel down to new contracts.
There was significant interest in the pair of highly-rated youngsters, but they will now remain at Old Trafford.
Ngawashi and Gabriel have been making a name for themselves, aged just 16 and 14, respectively.
Arsenal enter Ekitike race
Arsenal have joined Man Utd in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who has been given a €100 million price tag.
It is unclear if Arsenal would be ready to spend that much on the Frenchman, considering that they are currently trying to push down the fees required for Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.
Man Utd have also enquired about the 23-year-old, but they are currently not in a position to match Frankfurt's excessive demand.
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