Ruben Amorim ’s squad are currently out in the United States for their pre-season tour, but work continues behind the scenes, with Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins the latest striker to be linked with a move. Here, MEN Sport takes a look at the latest developments surrounding the England international’s future.

Ollie Watkins is one of a number of strikers Man Utd have looked at along with others, including Nicolas Jackson and Benjamin Sesko; Aston Villa are keen on Alejandro Garnacho but they are understood

However, Garnacho wouldn't directly replace Watkins, and Villa currently lacks a recognised backup striker. They sold Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr in January for £65m, and Unai Emery has expressed his pleasure at retaining Watkins in Birmingham.