Tuesday 8 July 2025

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  • 28-06
Chelsea battling Premier League rivals for Joao Pedro after bid for Brighton star rejected

Joao Pedro has thrived for Brighton in the Premier League since joining from Watford but the Seagulls face a tall order to keep hold of the Brazilian international

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  • 05-05
Anthony Joshua confirms interest in move into football and Premier League ambition

Watford owner Gino Pozzo is looking for investment into the Championship club and Anthony Joshua says he is interested in putting money into his home town team

Transfer news Watford FC
  • 11-01
'I refused to say sorry to Arsenal over my comments – it cost me Gunners transfer'

Troy Deeney claims he received a phone call from Arsenal about a potential transfer after he was relegated with Watford - but the striker refused to apologise for a controversial...

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The pleasing Swansea City ratings as summer signing enjoys one of his best games so far in Watford win

Here's how the players rated in Swansea City's win over Watford on Tuesday night

Pep Guardiola says rivals 'happy' Rodri is out for the season as he weighs up transfer

Manchester City star midfielder Rodri's knee injury has ruled him out for the season and Pep Guardiola thinks it will be seen as a positive...

Pep Guardiola makes remarkable 'waste energy' claim as Man City deal with post-Arsenal strain

Manchester City claimed their place in the fourth round of the League Cup with a 2-1 win over Championship side Watford on Tuesday night

Watford star's £25million transfer on verge of collapse over agents' spat

Watford star Yaser Asprilla has a number of sides chasing his services ahead of this month’s transfer deadline but his hopes of a move could...

Crystal Palace sign Ismaila Sarr in £12.7m deal to bolster attack

Former Watford winger arrives to help replace Michael Olise

Crystal Palace agree Ismaila Sarr transfer in plan to replace Michael Olise

Former Watford winger is set to undergo a medical in London ahead of completing a £12.7m switch to Selhurst Park from Marseille

Cardiff City close in on coach appointment in bid to reignite attacking spark

The Bluebirds are looking to add to their coaching staff and are eyeing the ex-Watford man

Highly-rated Arsenal talent Michelle Agyemang, 18, signs first professional contract

Lionesses youth star commits future to Gunners as successful Watford loan comes to an end

Man Utd call 16-year-old summer signing into first-team training ahead of Aston Villa clash

Several Manchester United youngsters joined in with first-team training on Wednesday, including 16-year-old left-back Harry Amass who has impressed for the U18s after signing from...

The word Erol Bulut now refuses to say as Cardiff City reset after transfer window

The Bluebirds recorded a much-needed win over Watford to keep themselves within five points of the top six

Watford owner 'finds new people to sack' one week after handing manager new contract

Watford handed boss Valerien Ismael a new contract just 12 games after his arrival, but the trigger-happy owners might have instead found someone else at...

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer names five players he wanted at Man Utd but club 'couldn't sign'

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened up on his time as the club's boss, revealing several players he was unable to sign

Tom Ince shutting out Watford noise after making "no-brainer" transfer decision

Tom Ince is ready to shut out the background noise and make a big impression at Watford after enduring one of the toughest seasons of...

Edu's son signs new Watford deal a year after leaving Arsenal - but fans expect 'reunion'

Arsenal fans have kept a close eye on the progress of Edu's son following his transfer away from the club - and want him to...

Manchester United win race for Harry Amass with deal agreed for Watford starlet

Chelsea had also wanted to sign the full-back, who is on his way to Old Trafford this summer instead

Manchester United ‘win race for Harry Amass’ with deal agreed for Watford starlet

Chelsea had also wanted to sign the full-back, who is on his way to Old Trafford this summer instead

Tottenham transfer news: Adrian Blake to snub Watford and England

Young forward attracting interest from clubs around Europe

Joao Pedro: Brighton agree to sign Watford forward for club record fee

Brighton agree to sign 21-year-old Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford for a club record fee of just under £30m.

Brighton target Liverpool reunion as Seagulls close on £30million transfer

James Milner is set to leave Liverpool when his contract expires in the summer and Brighton are already plotting a move for the midfielder as...

Man Utd star Facundo Pellistri's agent 'jets into England' for emergency transfer talks

Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri made his debut in their 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Charlton on Tuesday evening.

Swansea City 4-0 Watford: Cullen and Latibeaudiere add to Piroe brace as Swans sign off 2022 in style

Swansea produced one of their best displays of the season to secure an emphatic win over the Hornets

Everton ready to take Watford spending to £100million as they prepare Ismaila Sarr bid

Everton have pilfered Watford twice since 2018 to splash out on Richarlison and Abdoulaye Doucoure and Frank Lampard is ready to return to Vicagae Road...

Watford appoint one of world’s best talent-spotters as new technical director in transfer coup

Watford have pulled off a transfer coup by recruiting highly rated talent-spotter Ben Manga as their new technical director.

Slaven Bilic explains why he's left guitar in Croatia amid Watford's promotion bid

Back in the day, Bilic played in a five-piece band who produced a Croatian football anthem - but now he's calling the tune at Vicarage...

Championship: Michael Beale drops hint as QPR go top amid Wolves interest while Millwall thrash Watford

Queens Park Rangers went top of the Championship thanks to Lydon Dykes’ brace in a 3-0 win over 10-man Cardiff.

Ben Foster announces retirement after rejecting Newcastle transfer

Former Watford, England and Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39.

Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann confirms ‘serious’ Manchester United transfer talks this summer

Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has admitted talks over a move to Manchester United earlier this summer were “serious”.

Joao Pedro confirms Watford stay despite transfer interest from Newcastle United and Everton

Watford forward Joao Pedro says he is “very happy” to stay at the club beyond the summer transfer window.

Watford and QPR eye AFC Wimbledon star Ayoub Assal as EFL rivals lodge transfer bids

AFC Wimbledon have received bids for Ayoub Assal, with Watford, QPR and Peterborough United all in the mix for the attacking midfielder ahead of the...

Watford infuriate Championship rivals with £16million transfer and loan back deal

Watford have offloaded centre-half Hassane Kamara only to receive him back on loan from Udinese, a club also owned by the Pozzo family, who are...

Watford make Ismaila Sarr transfer U-turn after Aston Villa's £25m move collapses

EXCLUSIVE: As Watford absorb the financial implications of relegation from the Premier League it was widely assumed one of their top players would leave Vicarage...

Crystal Palace offered fresh hope over late Ismaila Sarr swoop with Aston Villa transfer on verge of collapse

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr’s proposed move to Aston Villa has stalled and is now on the verge of collapsing.

Crystal Palace told they must pay club-record fee to sign Ismaila Sarr as Watford hold firm over star winger

Crystal Palace face having to break their transfer record to sign Ismaila Sarr from Watford.

Football steward wrestles with supporter in stands as fans joke 'get him a UFC contract'

Football fans have joked that a steward should be handed a contract in the UFC after a video emerged of him brawling with a fan...

Newcastle weigh up second Joao Pedro bid as offer 'prepared' for Benfica star

The Magpies have already seen an opening bid for Brazilian youngster Joao Pedro knocked back by Watford, as Eddie Howe and co. continue to be...

Joao Pedro: Watford issue hands-off warning as Newcastle’s £20m bid for Brazilian striker rejected

Watford are adamant that striker Joao Pedro is not for sale this month after Newcastle failed with a £20million bid for the Brazilian.

Tottenham appoint Leonardo Gabbanini as chief scout as club close in on Destiny Udogie signing

Tottenham have appointed Leonardo Gabbanini, formerly of Watford, as their new chief scout.

Nottingham Forest sign Emmanuel Dennis for £20m and Cheikhou Kouyate on free

Nottingham Forest complete the £20m signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis from Watford, and also bring in former Crystal Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate.

Emmanuel Dennis: Nottingham Forest complete £20m deal for Watford striker

Nottingham Forest complete the £20m signing of striker Emmanuel Dennis from Watford.

Emmanuel Dennis: Nottingham Forest agree £20m deal for Watford striker

Nottingham Forest agree a £20m deal with Watford for striker Emmanuel Dennis.

Leeds ‘closing in on Ismaila Sarr’ as Watford star nears contract agreement

Jesse Marsch could be ready to welcome another new face to Elland Road as Leeds United are 'closing in' on the signing of Watford Ismaila...

Ismaila Sarr: Collapsed Man Utd transfer claims as links re-emerges

The Watford winger has made a superb start to life back in the Championship with the Hornets but has again been linked with a move...

Ismaila Sarr shows why he's Premier League target with incredible goal from own half

The Watford star has bagged undoubtedly the best goal of his career to date away at West Brom with a remarkable effort that came from...

How Watford could force Erik ten Hag into making Man Utd transfer U-turn

The Hornets are poised to bring in a United player on a temporary loan arrangement which could play into the hands of out-of-favour Red Devils'...

Arsenal fans joke about Edu's ruthless transfer business as his own son is offloaded

Arsenal fans have joked that technical director Edu means business during the summer transfer window with his own son set to leave the club and...

Everton transfer news: Andre Gomes' future uncertain as Watford striker targeted

Frank Lampard is keen to avoid a repeat of last season when Everton spent the majority of the campaign battling against the drop so will...

Controversial ex-Watford owner makes Birmingham City promise ahead of proposed £35m deal

Laurence Bassini, who has served a three-year ban from football and twice been made bankrupt, has given a revealing interview as he looks to buy...

West Ham 'ready £25m bid' for ex-Man Utd and Liverpool target to replace Andriy Yarmolenko

WEST HAM are searching for a new winger after allowing Andriy Yarmolenko to leave on a free transfer.

Newcastle set to benefit from Man Utd and Liverpool's transfer hesitation

Watford's Ismaila Sarr is being linked with a move to St James' Park, and reports suggest that the Toon could be set to make a...

West Ham discover fate in 'transfer pursuit' for ex-Everton star Gerard Deulofeu

West Ham United had been credited with interest in former Everton and Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu, but they are set to miss out on signing...

Ben Foster touts himself for Arsenal transfer despite Watford relegation

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster, who was released by relegated Watford this week, has boldly put himself in the frame for a surprise summer switch...

10 cut-price relegated players Premier League clubs may turn to in transfer window

Burnley, Norwich City and Watford are at risk of losing some of their star players for cut-price deals in the summer transfer window after the...

BREAKING: Premier League approve Chelsea takeover as Todd Boehly deal moves another step closer

Chelsea's takeover by the Todd Boehly/Clearlake Consortium was "approved" by the Premier League on Tuesday with just the final stages of the transaction needing to...

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel issues clear transfer warning to new Blues owners

Chelsea ended their season with a 2-1 win over Watford at Stamford Bridge and now face an interesting summer as they begin the post-Roman Abramovich...

West Ham plan £20m bid for Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis as date for talks set

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to strengthen his goalscoring options in the summer transfer window with a move for Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis...

Everton transfer news: Richarlison wants European "giant" move and Jordan Pickford update

Former Watford forward Richarlison's future at Everton is in doubt with the Brazil star reportedly keen to move, the Toffees eye up a Celtic defender...

Roy Hodgson confirms retirement plan once Watford contract expires in the summer

Roy Hodgson has announced his intention to retire from football management once and for all when his Watford contract expires.

Ex-Premier League manager sacked but has deal extended in bizarre contract loophole

Former Watford boss Walter Mazzarri has been axed as Cagliari manager but the Italian could yet stay on thanks to a bizarre contract loophole that...

Villarreal boss Unai Emery eyeing £20m deal for Emmanuel Dennis with struggling Watford braced for bids

Unai Emery is interested in taking Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis to Villarreal this summer.

Ian Wright feels "elite" Arsenal target Gabriel Jesus has spent enough time on City's bench

After five goals in two appearances against Watford and Real Madrid, Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus is an 'elite' level...

Gabriel Jesus poses fresh Arsenal transfer question to Man City and Pep Guardiola

Manchester City claimed a 5-1 win over Watford thanks to four goals from Gabriel Jesus which gave Pep Guardiola food for thought over the Brazilian...

Newcastle looking to land £30million Premier League forward who Man Utd failed to sign

Newcastle could raid a Premier League rival for a £30million forward this summer two years after Manchester United came 'extremely close' to adding him to...

Newcastle set to take advantage of Watford plight by targeting Ismaila Sarr transfer

The Magpies have been wasting no time in identifying and approaching potential transfer targets ahead of next season and the latest of those is currently...

Cristiano Ronaldo 'deserved a whack' as Richard Keys slams 'mistake' Man Utd transfer

Manchester United still made a mistake re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo according to Richard Keys, and the Portuguese star 'deserved a whack' following his derby antics

Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta's role questioned as summer transfer discussions begin

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has had his role in the build-up to his side's third goal against Watford questioned as William Saliba's future at the...

Cristiano Ronaldo full-time reaction speaks volumes as Man Utd transfer mistakes exposed

Ronaldo is not faultless after another blank against Watford, but Manchester United are relying too much on a 37-year-old to deliver goals for a team...

Man Utd transfer news: Ralf Rangnick's blunt reaction to Erling Haaland plea

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick was quizzed on transfers by a fan while signing autographs outside Old Trafford following Saturday's draw with Watford

Man Utd and Watford hold up peace sign in support for Ukraine after Ralf Rangnick's idea

Ralf Rangnick suggested the idea ahead of Saturday's fixture at Old Trafford having described Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine "a human disaster" earlier this week

Brendan Rodgers fuels Man Utd talk by buying swanky mansion ideal for Carrington commute

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has been mansion-hunting in Cheshire, reviving talks of the Scot being appointed the next Man United manager at the end...

Crystal Palace tried to beat West Ham to Jarrod Bowen signing, Roy Hodgson reveals

Watford manager Roy Hodgson has revealed he tried and failed to sign Jarrod Bowen for Crystal Palace before he joined West Ham.

Roy Hodgson hopes Ismaila Sarr’s AFCON triumph can boost Watford’s survival bid

Roy Hodgson hopes Ismaila Sarr winning the Africa Cup of Nations could boost Watford’s plans for Premier League survival.

Newcastle's mad spending surpasses eight January transfer windows for entire Premier League

Newcastle United spent over £80million to bring in five new players in the January transfer window as the club's new owners try to avoid relegation...

Watford fans in hysterics as new 24-year-old signing "looks older than Roy Hodgson"

After Watford announced their fourth signing of the January transfer window, he appeared in training alongside Roy Hodgson - but fans aren't convinced there's a...

Watford working on Samuel Kalu deal as Claudio Ranieri reveals interest in Liverpool’s Nathaniel Phillips

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has confirmed the club are working to sign Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu and are also interested in Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips.

Newcastle 'make new bid for Diego Carlos' as third transfer targeted before Watford clash

NEWCASTLE are desperate to sign a centre-back after landing their new striker in Chris Wood.

Newcastle's 'desperate' transfer pursuit could end up handing Liverpool millions

Eddie Howe's men are are still reeling from a shock FA Cup defeat to Cambridge United but have to put that behind them ahead of...

Watford willing to let Danny Rose leave as Claudio Ranieri hails Hassane Kamara, Samir and Edo Kayembe deals

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has confirmed that former Tottenham defender Danny Rose could leave the club this month.

Watford transfer news: Struggling Hornets primed for busy January in bid to avoid instant Championship return

Struggling Watford are expected to be busy with both incomings and outgoings during the January transfer window as they look to avoid relegation back to...

Man Utd chase Barcelona star, agent shares Emmanuel Dennis interest and Joao Felix eyed

Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United are reportedly lining up moves for Joao Felix ahead of the January transfer window as the club's interest in Emmanual Dennis...

Thomas Frank confident Marcus Forss can help Brentford deal with continued absence of Ivan Toney

Thomas Frank believes Marcus Forss is capable of curing Brentford’s attacking headache against Watford tonight.

Sir Alex Ferguson's lunch meeting with Man Utd target Mauricio Pochettino speaks volumes

Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the vacant manager's post at Manchester United after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday, following defeat by Watford

Man Utd transfer round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo singled out as Raphael Varane 'doubts' emerge

Manchester United are on the lookout for a new manager after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the 4-1 Watford defeat - and the January transfer...

Man Utd transfer round-up: Zidane not interested as Xavi rejects Van de Beek

Manchester United's search for a new manager begins after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was dismissed following a 4-1 defeat against Claudio Ranieri's Watford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sack will cost Man Utd £7.5million after contract signing

If the Manchester United board decide that time is up for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following his side's dismal 4-1 loss to Watford they face having...

Watford make a mockery of two Man Utd transfer failures in humiliating first half

Manchester United endured a horrendous first 45 minutes at Vicarage Road.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turns to "dark side" in bid to save Man Utd job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has found himself under pressure as Man Utd manager with his future in doubt with one win in his last six Premier...

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri makes Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi transfer plea

Watford boss Claudio Ranieri made some ambitious requests during Thursday's press conference.

Man Utd face big January transfer problem regardless of Solskjaer future

Manchester United face Watford in their first match after the International Break

Gabriel Martinelli transfer update as Martin Odegaard 'frustrated' by Arsenal star

Martin Odegaard has said he was frustrated with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang against Watford after the striker's touch from an offside position denied the Norwegian a goal