Former Manchester United defender Rio Fernandes is still keen to see his old club add another striker, pointing to Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.
The England international striker has been one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League over the years. And although the Blues have made it clear they are not looking to sell. Ferdinand believes he is the best option for the Red Devils at the moment. สมัครสมาชิก UFABET วันนี้ รับเครดิตฟรีทุกวัน
“I was greedy. I thought we needed a centre-forward.” Rio said. “There’s a misconception that I don’t value Jokeres. I think Jokeres is a very good player. I just don’t think he’s the one that fits what we need right now.”
“We need someone with experience, someone that other centre-forwards will look at and say. ‘He’s got a bit of me,’ without any doubt.”
“Ollie Watkins is the answer. He’s proven himself in the Premier League. Played in the Champions League last season, has been consistent for a while. And on the international stage. He’s played for England. He ticks all the boxes.”
“Victor Osimhen was my first choice, but if you look at it now, I’d go for Ollie Watkins if you can get him at the right price.”
“He’s 29, he’s got no resale value, but he can still make an impact in the next two or three years, so I think Ollie Watkins would be a good fit for the centre-forward options available. He’d be fantastic at the moment.”
“With a front three, if you play Ollie Watkins, Mbeumo and Cunha, and mix it with Amad, Mount or whoever, it’s going to be a tough game for opposing defenders.” Rio Fernandes