Watford chief claims side ‘look everywhere’ as they scout fresh talent in January
Watford chief Cristiano Giaretta has claimed the Hornets are looking for opportunities to improve themselves everywhere, as they scout fresh talent.
Watford’s return to the top flight has proved challenging so far. Indeed, the Hornets have won just four league games this season, the latest of which came in mid November.
What’s more, they are teetering just above the relegation zone, on 13 points. That is just two more than Burnley, who are in 18th place, with a game in hand over the Hornets.
Despite results not going their way, clearly there is some talent in the Watford squad.
Summer arrivals Emmanuel Dennis and Joshua King have scored 13 goals between them, in all competitions. King scored one of only five hat-tricks to be recorded in the Premier League so far this season.
Indeed, Watford gained some solace in the fact that Dennis and Ismaila Sarr will not be released for AFCON. Though that comes with controversy, as the Hornets have been accused of refusing to release the pair for the tournament.
However, Giaretta has admitted the side are looking everywhere for reinforcements in the current transfer window.
“We look everywhere. We are doing something to improve ourselves. If there are opportunities we will see. In Italy as in France and everywhere, we are evaluating every possibility, even though we know we have a competitive squad,” he told TuttoMercato.
Indeed, Watford will hope they are able to sign one or two players to boost the quality of the squad.
The side will not want to become embroiled in a relegation scrap without reinforcements, come the end of the season.
Watford tracking Scottish starlet Ramsay
One of the improvements Watford are looking to make is in the defence. Indeed, they have conceded one of the highest goal tallies in the Premier League.
The addition of Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay, who they are tracking, could well help in stemming those goals.
Ramsay is capable on both sides of the ball. The 18-year-old has provided eight assists for Aberdeen this season from full-back.
Indeed, adding a player who is just as capable on the offence as in defence would be a big help, given the position the Hornets are in.
Ramsey is valued around £4million, so should be within Watford’s budget. They are, however, rivalled by Newcastle United in the pursuit of the youngster.
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