Watkins is on Bayern Munich's radar as their next striker - Reports 

English press reports revealed that Bayern Munich is reportedly eyeing a shock move to sign Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa this summer, if they cannot land Harry Kane from Tottenham. Watkins performed strong levels that the player presented during the current season with his team. Watkins could be the next rising star that Bayern Munich poaches from their Aston Villa rivals.  Watkins appears to have come onto Bayern's radar as they look for a new striker this summer. The German club is interested in Kane but the Daily Mirror reports that they could instead move for Watkins if they feel the England captain isn't attainable. Watkins has been superb under new Villa boss Unai Emery, scoring 14 times, with 11 of his goals coming in the last 14 games. Bayern are said to have sent a scout to watch the striker against Fulham. It remains to be seen how much Watkins would cost, but he has two years remaining on his deal and has become an England international in recent months, playing seven times under Gareth Southgate. Watkins, the 27-year-old, contributed to scoring 21 goals for Aston Villa this season, scoring 15 goals in addition to 6 assists.
 


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