‘We have to take him off them' – Luke Littler urges Man Utd to make Alejandro Garnacho swap transfer
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LUKE LITTLER reckons Manchester United should swap Alejandro Garnacho for Ollie Watkins.
The teenage darts sensation is a proud Red Devils superfan and has made no secret of his views on the club's summer transfer business.
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Garnacho is reportedly on his way out of the club this summer
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Watkins is on the list of strikers Manchester United are looking at
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Now Littler, 18, has called for United to pinch England striker Watkins from Aston Villa.
Ruben Amorim's side have been linked with a host of strikers including Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.
There's growing belief they could bring in another frontman to help Rasmus Hojlund carry the load.
But Littler is of the view that United should go in for a swap deal involving Watkins and say goodbye to Garnacho.
He told gaming website esportsinsider.com during the 13th Target Sports Stars Fishing Championship: 'Do we need another striker?.
"I think Garnacho is on his way out and if Villa want him then I think we have to take Watkins off them.'
Watkins, 29, bagged 17 goals for Villa last season and was also key to England's run to the Euros final.
Littler also wants United to bulk up their midfield as well and is eyeing ex-Villa star Douglas Luiz, who joined Juventus last season but is reportedly keen on a Premier League return.
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He added:'I think we need a midfielder and I'd go with Douglas Luiz. He can sit and he can go attacking.
"But I'm happy with Ugarte and Mainoo too or maybe Bruno will sit now or Cunha alongside him.'
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United have already added Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha this summer but Littler is clearly of the view that they need more to get back to the top of English football.
Manager Amorim is hoping to make major changes to the squad that finished 15th in the league and get them back to winning big things next season.
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