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Bryan Mbeumo played alongside Ollie Watkins for Brentford(Image: Athena Pictures/Getty Images)

New Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo has already approved their move for Ollie Watkins - who could be the Red Devils' own Mo Salah.

Watkins, 29, played alongside Mbeumo for then-Championship side Brentford in the 2019-20 season.

The pair scored a combined 40 goals as the Bees narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League, losing the play-off final to Fulham.



Now United want to reunite the duo, as Mirror Football understands that Watkins has become the Red Devils' top target in their pursuit of a new striker.

Aston Villa privately insist Watkins isn't for sale at any price but United believe that a deal could be done for between £40million and £45m.

The England international's proven track record in the Premier League has seen him rise to the top of United's shortlist.

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Ollie Watkins is Manchester United's No.1 striker target(Image: Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)

The Red Devils have alternatives, though, including Benjamin Sesko and Randal Kolo Muani.

Old Trafford chiefs are also open to selling Rasmus Hojlund, who was a target for Inter Milan before they turned to Parma striker Ange-Yoan Bonny.

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