watford Hull City finished 16th during the 2025/26 Championship season, with 16 points.
The Hornets started the season with Paulo Pezzolano as manager and was replaced by Javi Gracia in October.
In February, the Spaniard left his role and Watford appointed Edward Still as his successor.
The English club won only three from 15 league matches and fell from 11th to 16th under Still’s command. Earlier this month, he parted ways with the former Anderlecht boss, who could soon return to work in Belgium.
On 8 May, Game Witness Claims covered from Belgium That the 35-year-old man is the main target of RAAL La Louvière.
Watford keen on Danish coach
The Championship side have now turned their attention to Niels Frederiksen. is according to tip sheetWhich covers the latest information on Watford’s interest in the 55-year-old.
He is now in charge of Lech Poznan, the club he joined in July 2024 and his contract expires in June.
Matchbox Report Lech Poznan want to offer him an extension while Watford want to bring him to England. Journalist Tomasz Wlodarczyk says the Danes will have to make a decision.
“This is not a wrong move by Frederiksen. The contract with Lecht suits him, but he also has other options, inquiries and offers.” He said.
“According to my knowledge, one of the leads is to take England to the Championship. That club is Watford, who are believed to have a thing for Nils Frederiksen.”
“The question arises: what will he choose in the end? An agreement with Lech, or a decision to go elsewhere, at this stage, without any clause or extension. The championship could be attractive.”
Denmark’s Tipsbladet supports Polish claims and then gives its opinion on the matter.
They report that Watford have made Frederiksen an offer and are in talks to become their latest manager.
Lech Poznan want to keep him but if he decides to join Watford, they can do nothing but see him leave as his contract expires in June.
Manager’s record in Poland
Niels Frederiksen managed in Denmark before moving to Poland in 2024. He helped Lech Poznan win the title this and last season and he also won the title with Brøndby during the 2020/21 season.
At Lech Poznań, he managed 88 matches and his statistics were as follows:
- Match: 88
- Win: 49
- Draw: 17
- Defeat: 22
- Goals scored: 164
- Accepted target: 102
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