Manchester United’s striker search appears to favour youth over experience after The Athletic reported that they are prioritising a move for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.

Watkins would be signed with the intention to make an immediate impact, especially as he is firmly in his prime years at 29 years old, but with Aston Villa reportedly wanting £60m for the striker, Man Utd may be hesitant to spend such a significant sum on a player who provides limited long-term upside.

Manchester United have made Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko their preferred targets as they search for a new striker, sources have told ESPN.