Manchester United could have Ollie Watkins transfer advantage as perfect opportunity arises

The transfer window is now well underway with Manchester United looking to make moves between now and the September 1 deadline.

Ruben Amorim’s side made an early addition with the £62.5 million capture of Matheus Cunha. Youngster Diego Leon will also join from Cerro Porteno.

They are yet to be joined by more new additions, but United continue to work on deals. Talks with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo continue with the club seeing a second bid turned down by the Bees.

United have also been linked with several other players including Viktor Gyokeres, although it seems that the Sporting CP striker is leaning towards a move to Arsenal.

As the search for signings continue, MEN sport have had a look at a couple of the latest stories doing the rounds at Old Trafford. We have also given our thoughts on the situations.

United have been linked with an interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins with uncertainty over the future of Rasmus Hojlund.

The Athletic report that the England man is on a list of potential options should Hojlund leave the club this summer. The report says that there has been contact between United and Villa, but he is one of several options.

Watkins was of interest to Arsenal in January, with the Gunners having a £40 million bid turned down. Villa were said to be holding out for £60 million, and their stance is said to have not changed, with the player having three years remaining on his contract.

MEN Sport says: United could potentially have an advantage if they are to pursue their interest, which they may hope could get them a discount on any transfer. That is the relationship between the two clubs.

United did a deal with Villa in January to allow Marcus Rashford to join them on loan. While that deal