managerial drama watford It has always been a strange watch and now it is about to take a new turn.

Ed Still was removed from his post last month after less than two months in charge. He was the Hornets’ third manager of the campaign and instability played a role in a disappointing 16th-place finish.

The Pozo family are no strangers to making tough decisions, but would ideally like to move up the table in the upcoming season.

The next candidate to become Watford manager has now been identified.

dionysi on the way

Journalist Luca Cerchione The manager in question is former Sassuolo boss Alessio Dionisi, the report says. The Italian was last in charge of Empoli, who failed to get out of Serie B in the previous campaign.

It is believed that talks between Watford and the 46-year-old are progressing. But overall, Dionisi is expected to take charge of the London club soon.

He is likely to sign a two-year deal and will earn £500k per season. The information from Italy seems to be somewhat more advanced than that reported in England, and the move is now going in the right direction.

Dionisi’s career is in decline

At one point, Dionisi was seen as one of Italy’s best young managers. That is why he replaced Roberto De Zerbi at Sassuolo, but his tenure was a disastrous failure. This is one of the reasons why Nerovedi also got demoted soon.

Since then, Dionisi has been stuck in Italian football managerial purgatory. He has not made the huge leap into stardom and finds himself as a Serie B-proven boss. His stint at Palermo had sparks of his old attacking style but it also ended in failure.

As a result, Watford are taking risks. Recent years have not been enough to show whether the manager has lived up to his early promise. If it goes well, Dionisi will also benefit from it and will be able to get his reputation back on track.

Portuguese side interested in Alverca watford Striker Vivaldo Semedo and has already talked about a move to the Hornets.

record The report adds that contact with Watford is already underway, with the Portuguese side having ‘already expressed’ their interest in the 21-year-old.

Watford talks begin

According to the newspaper, Alvarca have spoken to Watford regarding Vivaldo Semedo and have ‘learned about the terms’ for a possible transfer of the 21-year-old. There is no mention of what the piece might be worth.

But Semedo is currently valued at €1m. He joined Watford from Udinese last summer in an undisclosed deal, having previously been reported to be worth €3m until 2022. So, it’s easy to imagine that Watford’s demand would be in the low millions.

Alvarca is eyeing him as a replacement for Marko Milovanovic. He spent this season at the club on loan from Almería but is expected to return to the Spanish club this summer.

The 22-year-old has scored nine goals and two assists in 31 games in the league this season. This is despite playing in only 50% of the available minutes. He is their leading goalscorer, with Figueiredo second with six goals.

Therefore, his departure will fill a big gap. And it appears the Portuguese side think Vivaldo Semedo can fill the void.

return to portugal

In comparison, he has scored four goals and two assists in 26 games in the Championship for Watford this season. However, he has only featured in 17% of the available minutes. And that’s only been in the starting 11 13% of the time.

He is a product of Sporting Clube de Portugal’s youth system, playing for their U15 and U17 sides before moving to Udinese’s U19 team in 2022. He also spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Vizela.

The latter saw him score nine goals and register four assists in 27 games. Perhaps Alvarka is looking at these figures. Either way, he has started preliminary talks with Watford about a deal this summer.

coventry city are already moving forward like a club that knows survival in the Premier League will depend on smart recruitment, and Botafogo winger Matthias Martins has now emerged as a name on their radar ahead of the summer window.

According to Brazilian outlet globo esporteNewly promoted team Feyenoord is one of several European clubs keeping an eye on the 22-year-old, along with Celta de Vigo and Krasnodar.

Coventry’s interest has grown as the club prepares for its first Premier League campaign in 25 years under Frank Lampard.

Botafogo are now ready to sell the winger for around €8m (£6.7m). The figure is significantly less than the €10m (£8.4m) paid to Udinese in 2024.

The Brazilian side are under financial pressure and reportedly see Matheus Martins as one of the assets capable of generating immediate wealth.

Newcomers to the Premier League often have difficulty finding attackers with top-flight experience at affordable prices. Matthias Martins already knows English football His spell at Watfordwhere he played 49 matches, scoring six goals and adding three assists in the championship, before returning to Brazil.

Coventry City sees opportunity in the market

Matthias Martins hasn’t exactly burst onto the scene at Botafogo, but there are signs why clubs remain interested.

Since arriving, he has played 81 matches, scoring nine goals and providing two assists. Those numbers are modest on paper, yet his speed, ability to attack defenders one-on-one and experience in different systems still make him an attractive developmental option.

Lampard’s team is expected to recruit aggressively this summer, particularly in wide areas, and Matthias Martins fits the profile of a player with reviving ability, Premier League athleticism and previous adaptation to English football.

Financial pressure could help Coventry

There is another important detail behind Botafogo’s stance.

The Brazilian club still owes Udinese part of the original transfer fee and the matter has been escalated to FIFA. Reports from Brazil estimate the outstanding debt at around €6m (£5m). It appears that financial pressures are affecting the club’s willingness to negotiate below the original purchase price.

In practical terms, this could give Coventry an opening.

The €8m (£6.7m) deal is relatively manageable by Premier League standards, especially for a player who is still only 22 and already has experience in Italy’s network system through Brazil, Udinese and English football.

Mattheus Martins is currently recovering from a muscle injury, but Botafogo are hopeful he will return soon. His situation now looks increasingly likely to become one of the club’s main transfer stories of the summer.

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

watford There is uncertainty once again over Jorge Cabezas Hurtado after the striker endured a disappointing loan spell in Colombia.

The 22-year-old joined Millonarios in need of regular football and a chance to regain his rhythm. Instead, the move never went smoothly.

Hurtado played only five matches for Millonarios. He only played 149 minutes in total and failed to register any goals or assists during his time there. For a forward trying to get back into the picture at Watford, those numbers are hard to ignore.

The lack of participation also helps explain the latest updates coming from Colombia.

Loan spell fails to generate momentum

Jorge Cabezas Hurtado arrived at Millonarios with the opportunity to restart his career. Instead, he struggled to establish himself in the squad rotation and was never able to become a significant attacking option.

The absence of a goal or assist only increases doubt about what will happen next.

Journalist pipe sierra Reportedly Millonarios have already informed Watford that they will not be activating their purchase option for the striker. His agent is therefore looking for a new destination ahead of the summer transfer window.

Watford must now decide whether another loan move is worth pursuing or whether a permanent departure would be the cleanest solution. The player still has age in him, but this latest spell has done nothing to strengthen his position.

There is another important information in the report of Pipe Sierra. The fact that the player’s representatives are already looking for alternatives suggests there is limited confidence that he will have a meaningful role at Vicarage Road next season.

what happens next

Jorge Cabezas Hurtado is still only 22 and there will likely be clubs willing to gamble on his potential. However, this latest loan failed to generate the progress Watford had hoped for.

A new move elsewhere in South America or into a smaller European league now seems more realistic. If Watford still believe regular minutes are a priority then another temporary exit may suit all parties.

However, the situation looks quite straightforward right now. The Millonarios loan did not work out, the purchase option will not be activated, and Watford are back to looking for the next step in the striker’s career.

Watford’s gamble on Othmane Mmaama for 2025 appears to be paying off, opening the door to a summer departure for the Hornets.

Foot Mercato reports that Watford I have given Mom permission to depart this summer if they find someone willing to pay €15 million.

From Montpellier fringe to Watford breakout star

watford Othmane moved quickly to sign Mamma in July 2025, taking advantage of Montpellier’s demotion to tie the winger to a deal until 2029.

At the time it seemed like a smart, low-risk investment. Mother arrived with raw talent but a limited number of senior people.

And while his first months at Vicarage Road were quiet as he struggled to impose himself early on, that has changed over the course of the season.

Since impressing at the U20 World Cup in Chile in October, the 20-year-old has scored four goals and one assist in 23 games in the championship.

He is now a constant starter for the Hornets and regularly puts in exceptional performances based on pace, technique and fearless dribbling. His one-on-one ability and technical quality have now made him one of Watford’s most valuable assets.

watford opened the door

According to information from Foot Mercato, Watford have now authorized Othmane Mamama to explore a move this summer. His market value is currently just under €15m.

This is despite having bids rejected in the January transfer window for the winger.

For a 20-year-old with his trajectory, this figure might be a smart one. Clubs across Europe have been alerted to his availability. Multiple Ligue 1 clubs have already contacted their representatives. Many Premier League clubs are also monitoring the situation closely.

Watford always knew there would be interest at some point. He did not expect that Mumma would become a player who would attract top level attention so quickly. But he is, and they’re preparing to move out.

What’s next for Watford?

Othmane Mamma is focused on earning a place in Morocco’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

This may cause some dilemma for Watford. Do they sell out early or hope Momma is on the team and gets a chance to shine on the big stage. The latter can significantly increase its value and their profits.

With interest growing and the club opening for sales, the summer window promises to be lively anyway. The question for Watford is how to maximize their return on a player who has gone from being a hidden gem to the spotlight this season.

life after watford It hasn’t been easy for Yasser Asprilla, and it’s not getting any better in the short term.

girona newspaper Today report on the 22-year-old and the latest blow for him during his loan spell at Galatasaray.

Yasser Asprilla is currently on loan with Galatasaray after leaving Verona at the end of the January transfer window.

Verona’s problems for Yasser Asprilla

He has struggled at the Spanish club since joining from Watford in a €18m deal in August 2024. He previously scored seven goals and ten assists in 86 games for the Hornets after arriving for €3m in 2022.

But it didn’t work in SpainWhere he has provided four goals and two assists in 50 games. Galatasaray’s situation has worsened, with no goals or assists in nine games so far.

Verona were hoping that Galatasaray would sign him permanently in the summer. The loan deal includes an option to buy for €23m. Now, however, Galatasaray are assuming he will return to Spain at the end of the campaign.

This is made even stronger by the fact that Yasser Asprilla is injured at the moment. His knee is swollen and he has already missed his last game. It is not clear when he will return from the problem.

It is the latest blow for the player who has failed to make the cut in Turkey. After their difficult run in Verona, this is another low. His career after Watford did not go as he, or perhaps anyone, expected.

big summer transfer window

It was expected that the midfielder would continue to progress at Verona after establishing himself at Vicarage Road, but he now looks a bit stagnant. This injury won’t help on that front.

Big summer is coming. Galatasaray probably doesn’t want him and Verona to feel the same way. They were certainly happy to send him out in January and were also hoping for a permanent exit.

They may now need to find other suitors as they try to get their money back after spending big to get Yasser Asprilla from Watford two years ago.

watford Midfielder Pierre Dwomoah has revealed how they have come to an agreement to move in the summer transfer window.

Het Nieuwsblad has an interview This week with the 21-year-old. He explains what’s going on behind the scenes with him on Vicarage Road.

The youngster has found himself out of the Watford picture in recent months, so much so that they have decided to part ways.

Watford exit confirmed

Watford, currently 10^th In the Championship, Pierre has agreed not to extend his current deal with Dwomoh. The deal is set to expire in the summer.

This comes after a disappointing season in which he did manage a minute of action for the Hornets, coming briefly against West Brom in October. Talks had already taken place in January to end things quickly.

“Watford – even though it’s an English second-division club – is a big club. If you get injured, they just buy someone else,” he said.

“My rival Nampalys Mendy, formerly of Leicester City, gave his best performance. I just had to accept it.”

two months without training

The young midfielder has actually been out of the picture at Watford for the last two months after withdrawing from training due to personal reasons.

However, he credits Watford for understanding the situation.

“I stepped down due to family reasons, which I don’t want to go into details about,” he said.

“From the beginning of January to the beginning of March, I was not involved in football. I want to thank Watford for understanding.”

The Hornets also allowed Dwomoah to train elsewhere. That’s how he ended up at Dutch club Heerenveen.

“I have known manager Robin Veldman since he was the RSCA Futures coach. We are always open to a possible collaboration,” he said.

“Looking at the number of professional matches I have already played (just under seventy, ed), I don’t think we can still call it a trial or testing period.

“Heerenveen wanted to see if I fit into the club’s project. I was to train with them in a group setting. A possible contract was never discussed. This had to be clarified at a later stage.”

Injury ruins plans, focus on summer

A physical problem put an end to that particular plan, meaning he could show Heerenveen what he’s worth. Excess weight in his thigh meant he was not able to engage in training immediately.

He is now back in Antwerp and working with his physio until he is fully ready. Now his focus is on the summer, when he will be a free agent.

He concluded, “Things are always good. I’m confident. My professional career isn’t over at 21, you know.”

“I look to the future with optimism. And I am not afraid to take a step back. I did that first at KV Oostende and later at RWDM. My footballing qualities will always be at the top, no matter where it is.”

Jane Anderson reveals she turned it down watford While in charge of the Sweden national team.

The 63-year-old turned down the Watford job when the current Championship side were in the Premier League.

He began his coaching career in 1988 at lower division side Swedish Elets IK. Since then, he played at Halmstads BK and Laholms FK between 1990 and 1998.

After taking a break for two years, the Swede returned to Halmstads BK in 2000 as an assistant manager and took on the role as head coach in 2004. A short stint at Örgryte IS in 2010 and then a five-year period at IFK Norrköping.

The Swede had spent his entire coaching career in his own country before taking charge of the national team in June 2016. He was in charge for more than six years and stepped down from the role in November 2023.

Watford made a solid approach

Jan Anderson has not returned to the bench since leaving the national team. In April 2025 he announced his retirement From his coaching career.

He has now written a book, titled ‘Da Var Da’, in which he tells of Watford’s determined attempt to bring him to Vicarage Road. soccer channel Has released his comments.

After parting ways with Quique Sanchez Flores, the Hornets contacted him in December 2019.

Watford appointed Nigel Pearson as Flores’ successor that month. Before that, they wanted to bring in Anderson.

“You’ve got to be happy as long as you can. If you lose a few games, it’s the other way around.” He writes.

“A funny thing is that I turned down the chance to become manager at Watford. They approached me with a relatively concrete request. Then you never know whether it would have resulted in something.

“For me, it was never an option, but still. I thought for an hour and called back. No, I would no longer be willing to leave Sweden and stand in England and train on a Monday. I was happy anyway, what we have done in the last 3.5 years is noteworthy.”

The Swede appointed John Dahl Tomsson as his successor in February 2024, a few weeks after his exit from Blackburn Rovers. At that time, Dane was happy to go His difficult situation with Rovers.

What happened at Watford during the 2019/20 season

The 2019/20 season was halted due to the global pandemic and extended to July 2020.

Watford had four managers during that season.

• Javi Gracia: Start September 2019
• Quique Sanchez Flores: September to December
• Nigel Pearson: December to July 2020
• Hayden Mullins: July until the end of the season

The Hornets won eight from 38 Premier League matches and were relegated after finishing 19th in the table. A year later, they returned to the top flight, only to be relegated to the Championship after one season.

Leeds United, Southampton and Watford are in talks to sign Paris FC’s Ilan Kebble in the summer.

The winger initially joined the Ligue 1 side on loan from Stade de Reims in September 2022 and completed a permanent move a year later.

At Paris FC, he has primarily operated as an attacking midfielder and a winger and has scored 25 goals and 30 assists in 125 appearances. In 2024, Sport Witness broadcast news The Whites attempted to sign him but a move never materialised.

Daniel Farke’s side have rekindled their interest while Southampton and Watford have now joined the transfer race.

The Algeria international has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances this season. This contributed to 13 goals in 25 matches, which is an impressive return.

His Ligue 1 statistics this season are as follows:

• Appearances: 23
• Start: 23
• Expected target: 5.63
• Expected Support: 4.77
• Big chances created: 6
• Key passes per game: 2.0
• Goal conversion: 16%

leeds united, southampton and watford in the mix

Ilan Kebbel’s performances for Paris FC did not go unnoticed in France and England.

is according to Africa FootJoe covers Leeds United, Southampton and Watford while reporting the latest on Marseille.

The Ligue 1 side have watched him in previous windows and continue to keep a close eye. As of now, Marseille is in top spot ahead of the Premier League team, the Championship pair and Stade Rennais.

Stade Rennais have expressed interest in the 27-year-old, who is also attracting interest from the Whites, Southampton and the Hornets.

The three English clubs have not yet made an official approach, but they could make a move as we get closer to the summer window.

Kebble is set to change clubs after this season and is looking for an ambitious sporting project. This would give Marseille an edge over other clubs, also because he is not opposed to joining another French club.

However, a ‘significant financial offer’ from Leeds United, Southampton or Watford could change the dynamic.

Ilan Kebbel Contract, Price and Agent Information

In October 2024, Ilan Kebbel extended his contract until 2028. transfer market He is valued at €12m, the highest so far in his career.

French agency Play XI, owned by Pierre Issa, is representing the Paris FC player. They currently manage 13 players and three of them are in the top division.

🇮🇹📰 ‘Everyone at home’

Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport run with same headline as Italy wakes up to disappointment pic.twitter.com/I6cNh06AJp

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) April 1, 2026

Edoardo Bove joined Watford in January and the deal came as a welcome return to action for the midfielder.

sports witness His move to London was extensively covered, as the Italian made his debut against Preston in mid-February.

It was widely celebrated in Italy, where Bove saw his career take off and then fade due to heart problems. He became a fan favorite at AS Roma, where he initially enjoyed success under José Mourinho.

Bowe scored his first goal for Watford against Wrexham at the weekend. It was also his first goal in over 14 months, with his last goal coming on loan at Fiorentina.

The Italian has now spoken to the press in his home country.

The goal was seen as a starting point

The 23-year-old expressed his delight at TG1 after the goal and he sees it as the starting point for something special at Watford.

He said- relayed by voiceless: : “It was a very smart goal. Last year I had a lot of time to think and dream, now this is a new starting point.”

Bowe also revealed that he always tells his teammates to have fun after seeing the worst in the last few months.

“When we face certain types of obstacles, I think we gain special resources. I can tell the boys to always have fun, to put maximum passion into everything they do.”

romanist pages Also praising the player, he said that his family was present at Vicarage Road to see this goal. Members of Roma’s London fanclub were also in attendance, with the outlet saying that Bove felt like a footballer once again.

Bowe has come as a big boost for Watford

In a way, the midfielder’s rise to the Hornets’ first team has come at the right time.

They are still in the race for promotion and are five points clear of sixth-placed Southampton. Bowe’s playing time has also gradually increased since his debut, which is a very good sign.

His goal is a clear reminder of his abilities and that he is slowly getting back to his best level.

At Roma and Fiorentina, he was a hard-working box-to-box midfielder who was praised for his work-ethic. He can also play as an attacking midfielder when needed and Watford may soon see more of the same.

Hasne Kamara has had two very different spells at Watford over the last few seasons, well, two turned into one.

The left-back joined the Hornets from Nice in January 2022. He played the second half of the season in the Premier League but was then sold permanently to Udinese in the summer.

Shortly thereafter, he was loaned back to Watford before the Italian side brought him back for the 2023/24 campaign.

The 32-year-old is an important part of the Serie A team, having established himself as a regular player over the past three seasons.

The praise has now come from Pierpaolo Marino, who worked closely with the Pozzo family and Udinese from 2019 to 2023.

Marino brings Kamara from Watford

The director spoke to Udinese tonight about a number of things relating to Kosta Rungic’s side. He chose to particularly praise Kamara, who has played 16 times in Serie A this season despite injury concerns.

He highlighted its importance and praised its ability to transcend.

Marino said- relayed by All Udinese: : “When I was here, I followed Watford. Kamara makes crosses with a turn that allows the attacker to score more easily. He crosses with impeccable technique, he knows it, and that’s why he says one assist is not enough.”

He also used a reference to a quote from Diego Maradona and seemed to be indirectly comparing the left-back to the legend.

“This is also true [Lorenzo] Lucca is no longer in the box. Davis isn’t exactly an expert in heading, and neither is Zaniolo. To preach a good sermon also requires a listener.

“Maradona used to say that he crosses with the ball, when the ball comes, the attacker just has to touch it and put it into the net. Kamara has that quality to a certain extent.”

While comparisons to the late Argentinian are exaggerated, Marino has a point. Kamara has shown his excellent crossing ability, assisting four times last season.

Watford made significant gains

This is a way of justifying the signing by Marino himself, as Watford made approximately €19m from the sale.

At the time, Kamara was around 20 years old and the Hornets had spent less than €5m to sign him.

The defender has had a great career and Udinese find themselves tenth in the table. They could still return to Europe and that would be fair reward for the Ivorian’s progress.

Daryl Janmat, who played for English clubs Newcastle United and Watford, has opened up about his cocaine addiction after the end of his playing career, describing it as a “very dark period” of his life.

talking to the local newspaper Advertisement Ahead of the premiere of the documentary ‘Real Men Don’t Cry’ – in which former Dutch players discuss the impact of specific sports on mental health – the 36-year-old admitted his problems began when he was forced to retire due to a serious knee problem.

The former Netherlands international earned 34 caps and represented clubs including ADO Den Haag, Feyenoord, Newcastle United and Watford during his career.

“I was very, very low. Really very low,” Public opinion said. “I have three children who listen and read things. I can’t and don’t want to tell all the details, but my cocaine addiction caused a lot of grief.”

End of career started going downwards

Janmat reported that his struggle began when a knee injury effectively ended his professional career. After an injection went awry and a joint became infected, he had to accept retirement earlier than planned.

“I still wanted it so much, but the knee injury ruined everything,” He said. “My career was over. I couldn’t deal with it.”

Moving into a technical manager role at ADO Den Hague didn’t help. Instead, he found himself without the structure that had defined his life as a player.

“As a player everything is clear. You go from training to training, match to match. When all that disappeared and as a technical manager I didn’t feel in the right place, it went wrong. And properly wrong.”

He admitted that the addiction gradually increased. “You start lying to people you love. It’s horrible. I’ve hurt a lot of people.”

Life after football and a warning to others

Janmat insisted that pressure was never an issue during his playing days. He referenced major occasions, including the World Cup semi-finals and Premier League matches with Newcastle United and Watford, and said he could handle the stress on the pitch.

“The problems started only after I stopped,” he explained.

In 2023, reports emerged in the Netherlands that he was found to be under the influence of drugs. Shortly after, he entered a rehabilitation clinic in South Africa.

Now, he says he has rebuilt his life. Janmat runs his own gym in Scheveningen and recently appeared in a legends match for Feyenoord against Celtic.

“It was cocaine, nothing else. No alcohol,” He said. “It can happen to anyone. I never thought I could get addicted.”

Janmat also revealed that although he is officially still married, he and his wife are no longer together. “A lot of damage was done,” He accepted, adding that they now have a better relationship.

He hopes speaking publicly will serve as a warning.

“Cocaine destroys a lot. Addiction is a real battle. It breaks a lot. I’ve gone in a different direction now – good direction. Luckily.”

Javi Gracia could return to work immediately after leaving Watford, with Mallorca preparing a deal for him.

This is according to the football of Majorca. The Spanish outlet reports that Garcia has emerged as a ‘surprise candidate’ for the Mallorca job.

Mallorca are looking for their next manager after sacking Jagoba Arrasate on Monday. He is currently 18 years old^th in La Liga after Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Celta Viga. This was their third consecutive defeat, leaving them one point short of a safe place.

The search is already underway but now ‘everything is pointing towards Garcia’. He is currently a free agent after resigning as Watford head coach on 1 February^{scheduled tribe}.

How Watford’s exit throws away Spanish opportunity

Gracia was at Vicarage Road for only four months after starting his second stint at the club. Reports indicate that amid frustration over the lack of activity in the January transfer window, he felt he no longer had the motivation for the job.

It is unclear whether this will be a factor if Mallorca make a move for him. But he has a relationship with his sporting director Pablo Ortales. The pair know each other well from their time at Villarreal.

This seems to be opening the door to a reunion in Mallorca. Futbol Desde Mallorca report that the 55-year-old is intent on leaving at the moment.

However, they say the move is not concrete and things are subject to change. The former Watford coach is currently the frontrunner.

Mallorca will be the seventh Spanish team

If Garcia makes the move, it would be the seventh Spanish team he has ever been in charge of.

He began his career at Villarreal, before moving to Pontevedra, Cadiz, Almería, Osasuna, Málaga and Valencia.

This has seen them enjoy varying levels of success, particularly in La Liga. It now seems that Mallorca have set their sights on him to keep them at the Spanish top flight.

After Watford, some Spanish island sun can be quite tempting.

In the January transfer window, sports witness Edoardo Bove’s move to Watford was closely followed as the London club signed him on a free transfer.

This comes after what has been a very painful last few months for the midfielder.

He suffered a cardiac arrest during a loan spell at Fiorentina in December 2024. Bowe was then given a defibrillator, ending his chances of playing in Italy.

His Roma contract was terminated to allow a transfer to Watford.

After waiting a few weeks, Bowe made his debut against Preston at the weekend. Gianluca Nani, sporting director of the Pozzo family group, has praised the 23-year-old.

Bowe is in excellent physical condition

The Italian spoke to Radio Firenzeviola about Bove’s Watford debut. He expressed his surprise at how the former Roma is performing from a physical point of view.

Nani said- by ​​relay labroviola: : “It wasn’t an easy year for him, but when he arrived at Watford, he was in great shape. He surprised us with his physical and athletic performances and it seemed as if he never stopped.”

The director also revealed that Bowe was initially nervous but his debut ended with applause from the entire stadium.

“A week before his debut he was a little nervous, which is understandable. At the end of the match, he was excited and grateful for the opportunity. The stadium applauded him.”

Bowe can be important for Watford

If the midfielder is really physically endowed, he could soon become a key player for the Hornets.

There is ample evidence that he may even be their most important player. At Roma, Bove played extensively in the Europa League and flourished under Jose Mourinho.

At Fiorentina, he played as a forward in an attacking midfield position. He scored once and assisted four times, making three Conference League appearances. His workrate on the pitch has always been excellent.

If Watford get a player of that quality, they can expect Bowe to become a leader on the pitch.

In the January transfer window, sports witness Edoardo Bowe’s situation was closely monitored as he joined Watford.

He arrived on a free transfer and made his debut for the Hornets against Preston at the weekend. It was his first minutes on the pitch in more than 12 months, as he last played a game of football in December 2024.

A heart problem prevented him from playing in Italy, ending his tenure at AS Roma. This was a major disappointment for the midfielder, who has been a Giallorossi supporter since childhood. That’s why the move to Watford is a chance to prove himself again.

Bove’s agent Diego Tavano has now spoken about transfer talks fan Page.

Bowe had offers before joining Watford

The agent added plenty of details about his move to Vicarage Road, revealing how Watford first came forward in the summer.

He revealed Gianluca Nani’s key role in the deal, telling the outlet: “We really liked Watford because they called me back in August, when everything was decided. I was surprised. It was still early, but they enquired. Director Gianluca Nani made the initial call, but we postponed it until the winter transfer window because it was not possible.”

Tavano revealed that playing in London and the promise of playing in the Premier League proved decisive for Bowe.

“Then the fact that it was London, the Championship, which could immediately open the doors to the Premier League, convinced us more than any other financial consideration.”

He also revealed that the former Roma player had rejected other offers before joining Watford.

“There were important offers from MLS and other European clubs, but we also left the choice to them because a combination of coincidences convinced us. I am close to them.”

Tavano was also asked about Bowe’s goals with the Hornets. he replied: “I’m only interested in seeing her with her smile.

“I don’t care whether he makes it to Manchester United or the national team. I know it will be important for him, but I just care that he’s good and happy. That’s what really matters.”

Tavano speaks about Bove debut

The agent had some emotional words to say about the 23-year-old’s Watford debut. He believes the player’s wait to return to action has felt longer than before

“It was a day of rebirth, a bit, right? Because it’s 440 days, but they were long. Maybe they represented a year and two months, but to us they seemed very long, very long. It was a rollercoaster ride, a series of emotions that are hard to describe.”

Everything shows that that moment was very special not only for Bove but for everyone around him.

During his time at Roma, the Italian was actually rated quite highly, having achieved success under Jose Mourinho. Even at Fiorentina, things were going well before the cardiac arrest.

Bowe has the ability to cover a lot of ground in midfield and can also score important goals. In Florence, he also played as a number ten, operating deep at Roma.

All this could prove very important for Watford. They have a proven midfielder in their squad and they hope he will help them in their promotion bid.

Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford attempted to sign OGC Nice’s Hicham Boudaoui in the winter market.

at least that’s it Africa Foot Are reporting. The Algeria international then moved to Europe when Ligue 1 side Pardou AC signed him in 2019.

He took time to settle in France and started playing regularly for Nice from the 2020/21 season. To give context, the midfielder has played 194 matches so far and scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists.

His performances for the French club have helped him cement a place in the national team and even represent them at the AFCON.

Brighton and Watford’s interest

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from France Fabian Herzeler’s side want to sign the 26-year-old.

His impressive performances at the AFCON had caught the Seagulls’ attention, but there was no mention of the Championship side.

Africa Foot recently covered Galatasaray’s failure to sign the Nice star in the last window.

A recent report from the same outlet suggests that the Turkish club were not alone as Brighton and Hornets also failed.

Seagulls and Hornets submitted proposals

Africa Foot say the Algerian received ‘concrete offers’ from Galatasaray, Brighton and Watford at the end of the winter market.

It is unclear whether Brighton and Watford have submitted offers to Nice, the player or both, and even their details have not been mentioned. However, the report insists that their offers indicate ‘increased interest’ in the player.

The Istanbul club was the most insistent and their offer was to sign him on loan until the end of the season. Galatasaray were willing to pay his full salary and included a purchase option worth €15m.

Africa Foot made no mention of why Brighton, Watford or Galatasaray were unable to lure Boudaoui away from Nice.

Boudaoui’s contract is until 2027, and the French club has yet to decide on his future. In case of a sale, the outlet says he ‘represents an important asset for Nice, who will look to maximize any potential transfer fee.’

This would give Brighton and Watford a new opportunity to sign him in the summer.