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Man United's Sesko vs Watkins Dilemma as Rio Ferdinand Drops Liverpool Transfer 'Conspiracy Theory'

GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 29 – Manchester United are targeting Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko as main striker options and exploring swap deals to comply with Premier League Profit and Sustainability Regulations.

  • Manchester United are pursuing striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa and have offered Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal during the summer transfer window of 2025.
  • This interest follows Villa's valuation of Watkins around £60 million, while United have not made a bid and reportedly value him significantly lower than other targets.
  • United also consider RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as a top striker target, facing competition from Newcastle, and submitted a £35 million bid for Sporting's Morten Hjulmand to strengthen midfield.
  • Bryan Mbeumo, a recent United signing, praised Watkins as a 'complete striker,' and Rio Ferdinand endorsed Watkins as the best option, emphasizing experience for the club’s attacking rebuild.
  • The proposed Garnacho swap and ongoing recruitment reflect United's efforts to address squad needs amid financial constraints and a failed pursuit of other targets due to high asking prices.
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TEAMtalk broke the news in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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