Newcastle United eye Ollie Watkins

Newcastle United will target a move for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins if they are unable to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, according to Football Insider.

Former Manchester United and Sunderland chief scout, Mick Brown, said: “We know Newcastle and Man United both want Sesko.

“But only one club can win that race, so they both have to have other options in mind.

“Watkins is very high on Newcastle’s list, I think he’s their second choice if they can’t get Sesko.

“It’s been suggested Newcastle want to sign both, because they’ve lost Callum Wilson and look like losing Isak too, but Ollie Watkins wants to be the main man.

“He’s not going to be interested in a move where he becomes the second choice.

“A few clubs have been keeping a close eye on his situation at Villa because they’ve been looking at other options but haven’t been able to get deals done.

“Ollie Watkins would be a top-class option for anybody who gets him, because he is a top striker.

“I hear Eddie Howe is a fan of his, so that move to Newcastle might be good for him if he gets the opportunity.”