Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign three free-agent strikers as they look to offload the misfiring Rasmus Hojlund. The 22-year-old Dane has struggled for form since moving from Atalanta to Old Trafford in 2023, hitting just 10 goals in 52 appearances last season.

United did have Watkins in mind as an alternative to Hojlund in the summer of 2023, but then manager Erik ten Hag and recruitment staff pressed ahead with the younger striker from Atalanta. In October 2023, Watkins signed new terms at Villa running to 2028.

Manchester United striker search continues. Manchester United have just a week remaining if they are to trigger the release clause for Moise Kean. It is understood the Fiorentina