According to recent reports, Watkins, 29, is keen on joining Manchester United and could become a target for the club. This comes as Villa face financial difficulties and may be forced to sell the striker for a fee between £40 million and £50 million.

Villa are reluctant to let Watkins go, but the striker has expressed a desire to leave after five years at the club, during which he has scored 87 goals. The situation is complicated by Villa's financial struggles, which may force them to consider selling one of their key players.