Ollie Watkins celebrates a purpose for Aston Villa (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Pictures)
Newcastle United are reportedly discussing a attainable switch swoop for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins as they give the impression of being to exchange Callum Wilson this summer time.
Wilson is leaving St James’ Park this summer time after coming to the top of his contract, and that would depart a niche in Eddie Howe’s squad.
Newcastle have Alexander Isak as their undisputed starter up entrance, however they’ll possible want to have the ability to rotate over the course of an extended season.
Isak has been a star performer for NUFC, however he’s sometimes confirmed a bit injury-prone, so it may make sense to herald cowl.
Ollie Watkins among the many names being mentioned by Newcastle
In line with a report from the Mail, there have been a couple of names mentioned internally by Newcastle, and a type of is Villa front-man Watkins.
The England worldwide’s future seems to be in some doubt this summer time after attracting curiosity from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United.
It maybe appears unlikely that Villa would promote Watkins, however he was identified to be eager to get a transfer to Arsenal once they made a proposal for him in January.
Newcastle wouldn’t essentially have the ability to supply him as a lot of a key function, however one imagines the St James’ Park mission may nonetheless be seen as tempting for him.
Eddie Howe has completed an awesome job since changing into Newcastle supervisor and has the membership again within the Champions League for subsequent season.
Watkins performed in Europe’s high membership competitors final season, however Villa missed out on qualification for it this time spherical.
