Football gossip: Ollie Watkins, Luis Diaz, Eberichi Eze, Mohammed Kudus, Richarlison

Manchester United could look to Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins to lead their line, Bayern Munich consider Luis Diaz deal and Arsenal chase Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

Aston Villa and England forward Ollie Watkins, 29, is on Manchester United’s list of potential striker recruits if Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund, 22, leaves Old Trafford this summer. (Athletic – subscription required), external

England international Marcus Rashford faces returning to Manchester United for pre-season training as Aston Villa, where the forward was on loan during the second half of last season, will not be taking up the option to sign the 27-year-old for £40m. (Mirror), external

Bayern Munich have added Liverpool and Colombia forward Luis Diaz, 28, to their shortlist as they continue to search for a top-class left winger. (Sky Germany), external

Arsenal have held talks with representatives of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Eberechi Eze, 27, who has a release clause of £67.5m. (Guardian), external

Fulham are plotting a summer move for Genk and Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare, 24, who is also being watched by Manchester United and AC Milan. (Sun), external

Tottenham want to sign West Ham and Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus, 24, and are confident that they can strike a deal well below his £85m release clause. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

West Ham would be open to offers of around £60m for Kudus, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United. (Guardian), external