Manchester United are keeping tabs on Ollie Watkins as they explore several striker options in the summer transfer window. Ruben Amorim would like to add a striker to his squad this summer, though any move will depend on player sales to raise the required transfer funds.
Amorim still views Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres as the dream addition in attack, though he is believed to prefer a move to Arsenal, while Victor Osimhen is deemed an unlikely target due to his wage demands. United won't move for Hugo Ekitike unless Eintracht Frankfurt lower their €100m asking price.
It means Watkins might be the best attainable option this summer, with the 29-year-old an experienced Premier League striker who would bring an immediate improvement to their attack. Here is a look at the shirt numbers he could wear if he made the move to Old Trafford.
1. The shirt numbers Ollie Watkins could wear for Manchester United
The shirt numbers Ollie Watkins could wear for Manchester United | Manchester World Photo: Manchester World
2. Manchester United could sign Ollie Watkins this summer
Manchester United could sign Ollie Watkins this summer | Manchester United Club Shop Photo: Manchester United Club Shop
3. No.9 - Rasmus Hojlund
Watkins could be signed to replace Hojlund, and that would make his shirt number available. He has only ever worn it before for England and never at senior club level. | Manchester United via Getty Images
4. No.11 - Joshua Zirkzee
The dream number is currently taken by Zirkzee. Watkins has worn it for the past eight seasons, three with Brentford and five with Aston Villa. | Manchester United via Getty Images