Manchester United are considering taking Roy Keane’s advice by launching an audacious swoop for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Keane claimed last month Villa top-scorer Watkins ‘could play for one of the top teams’ like his former employers after watching him bang in 27 goals this season and equalling Christian Benteke’s club Premier League record of 19 in a single campaign.

Watkins has been in sensational form this season and his name is being discussed at Man United<