Roy Keane tips Man Utd to move for 'one of Premier League's best strikers'
Roy Keane believes that Ollie Watkins could be play for a 'top team' like Liverpool and Manchester City... or even Manchester United.
Watkins went goalless in Aston Villa's defeat to Spurs but has enjoyed a phenomenal season to help Unai Emery's side challenge for a place in the top four. But the 28-year-old is the second top goalscorer in the Premier League behind Erling Haaland and tops the assist rankings this term.
The Villa forward remains in good form and has scored five goals in his last four outings for the club. His side remain fourth in the table and nine points from top spot, albeit with Spurs just two points behind following their win.
Keane, who enjoyed a brief spell coaching at Villa in 2014, believes Watkins has the talent to play for any of the Premier League's so-called 'Big Six'. The former Manchester United midfielder believes the forward has the quality of movement to match anyone in the division.
"He could play for one of the top teams, couldn’t he?" Keane said on Sky Sports. "Villa are a top team but you’re talking about bigger clubs in Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City. That’s a compliment to him, not that he has to leave Villa. But he’s capable of doing it.
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"The kid is so sharp, he has a great shape to him. His movement is as good as any striker in the Premier League. He’s having an amazing season."
Watkins signed a new long term deal with the Villans in October 2023. The former Brentford ace is said to have penned terms until at least 2028 as his reputation continues to grow.
Aston Villa's English striker #11 Ollie Watkins (L) celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Brighton and Hove Albion at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Geoff Caddick / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images) (Getty Images)Speaking after making that agreement, the sharpshooter outlined his ambitions. His plans for the moment, seem to include Aston Villa.
He said: "I’m really happy. I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football; I’ve still got a lot to achieve here. I feel like I’ve had a really good connection with the fans since I’ve come here. From day one they’ve been really good with me; we’ve had highs and lows but that’s football.
"You can see the direction of the club, and I want to be a part of that. We’re only getting started. The boss has been here for a year and you’ve seen the form and progression of players. There are other levels we can get to. Hopefully we can push on and get to the Champions League spots – that’s the aim."
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