Manchester United are still looking at bringing in a new striker this summer transfer window but Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson have been ruled out due to the Blue’s demands.
Ruben Amorim is eager to prove doubters wrong in his first full season at Old Trafford and has identified the striking department as an area that needs improvement.
United are looking at bringing in a striker who has proven track record in the Premier League having already brought in £133.5million worth of attacking talent; Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo.
However, Jackson has been ruled out of the options available for the Red Devils.
Nicolas Jackson has been tipped with a summer move out of Chelsea. (Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
According to the Athletic, United chiefs have agreed that Chelsea’s asking price of £80m is not feasible. It has been claimed that the London club would demand between £80m and £100m for the Senegal international.
Jackson has dropped down at the pecking order at Stamford Bridge after the Blues paid £60m and £30m respectively for Joao Pedro and Liam Delap.
United are now stepping up their pursuit of Watkins, who Villa privately insist isn’t for sale at any price. But there’s a belief at Old Trafford that a deal can be done for the 29-year-old.
The Red Devils are hoping to find an agreement in the £40m to £45m range. Newcastle have also been linked with the Villa star, as they brace to receive a bid from Liverpool for Isak.
United are looking to reunite Watkins with Mbeumo, as the pair scored 40 Championship goals between them in the 2019-20 season for Brentford. Benjamin Sesko has also been linked with the Red Devils.
