Leeds could be offered Ollie Watkins

Leeds United may very well be supplied Ollie Watkins earlier than deadline day on September 1st…

What’s the phrase?

That’s in keeping with switch insider Dean Jones, who commented on the way forward for the England worldwide to GIVEMESPORT this week.

There have been reports suggesting that Aston Villa can be keen to promote the 26-year-old as he and supervisor Steven Gerrard ‘don’t see eye-to-eye’ and with Leeds thought to be looking out for a brand new striker, Watkins may nicely be supplied to them by his brokers.

“What would occur in a state of affairs like that is, sometimes, intermediaries begin focusing on apparent golf equipment when a participant is made to really feel like they don’t have a lot of a future,” the journalist claimed.

“So, if that’s the case with Watkins, prefer it’s been reported, then I’d anticipate Leeds, Crystal Palace, Everton even be supplied his providers within the subsequent week or so simply to gauge how a lot curiosity there may be on the market.”

Ought to Leeds transfer for Watkins?

Higher than Bamford?

Villa paid £28m for Watkins again in 2020 and it very a lot stays to be seen how a lot it might value to signal him this month, although if that chance turns into accessible, then it’s one which director of soccer Victor Orta should think about.

As we noticed on Saturday, Patrick Bamford’s injury troubles will simply not go away as he was withdrawn earlier than half-time of their 2-2 draw with Southampton. He was solely capable of play nine instances within the Premier League final season, so the frontline is actually a trigger for concern heading into the remainder of the marketing campaign.

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch can’t afford to be with out a dependable different and he may discover that in Watkins, who in fewer video games has offered extra targets within the English top-flight than his fellow countryman.

Certainly, throughout 74 appearances, Watkins has discovered the online 25 times, in comparison with Bamford’s 20 goals in 76 matches.

Not solely is he youthful however the Villa frontman has not often missed time via harm, so it might make sense for him to develop into a goal. This weekend, he confirmed off extra inventive exploits as he assisted both of Villa’s targets of their 2-1 win over Everton, while the Leeds star is but to attain or help in 2022/23.

His fashion of play may very well be a perfect match for Marsch’s attacking, high-press system at Elland Street, too.

“I actually assume he’s making a giant distinction truly, to Villa, I feel that he’s given them a brand new dimension and his hold-up play is nice, he creates house for others and that’s serving to the midfielders flourish,” claimed The Athletic’s Gregg Evans not lengthy after he arrived at Villa Park.

In the meantime, the £75k-per-week talisman has additionally been dubbed a “machine” by Brentford programme editor Chris Deacon.

On the above proof, it may very well be due to this fact clever for Orta and co to make their transfer for Watkins. Finally, he’s a confirmed striker within the top-flight, one which seems fitter and extra prolific than Bamford.

The pair can be the proper two to battle for that beginning place underneath Marsch, so Leeds should take this chance if the aforementioned studies are true.

AND in different information, Leeds may now miss out on £25m “wonderful signing”, it might be an Orta blunder…