Watford target named best in his league – Summer move becoming likely
Watford target Ricardo Velho has been rewarded for his good form at Farense.
As reported by newspaper Record, the 25-year-old was selected by coaches and captains as the best goalkeeper in the Portuguese league this season.
The outlet highlights his ‘brilliant’ performances, recalling that he was picked as player of the month three times in one year.
Record couldn’t leave aside that Velho is wanted by some clubs from abroad, with Watford and Sevilla ‘at the head’ of the battle for him.
It’s said the goalkeeper can indeed leave Farense this summer in case someone makes an offer that gets close to his release clause, which stands at €10m.
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Watford have been linked to Velho since April, when it was first claimed they were leading the way for the signing. And despite reports saying they are ‘pressing’ to get him by intensifying contacts, it seems they’re still to place their bid for the transfer.
Since his good season is being very much acknowledged, the Hornets probably better be aware of a potential bigger competition showing up.
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Watford have been told to improve their record in the transfer market as they seek outside funding to help Tom Cleverley.
Watford plan to raise £17.5m of new investment after finishing mid-table in the Championship.
Pozzo family wants to bring the club back to the Premier League but is seeking financial help for squad improvement.
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Watford are looking to raise £17.5m as they seek new investment into the club, which will give Tom Cleverley more money to work with in the transfer market.
The Hornets have just finished their second successive year outside the Premier League, so the parachute payments that they had been receiving are reduced.
It was a disappointing season for the team, as they languished in mid-table, with former player Cleverley appointed as Valerien Ismael’s successor earlier this year.
The aim for the Pozzo family remains to take the club back to the top-flight, but it appears they are seeking help when it comes to improving the squad this summer.
Watford owners open to selling 10% stake in club
That’s after it was announced that the club would sell shares of the club, up to 10%, to fans or investors in a bid to raise around £17.5m – and those funds would be given to help the club compete in the market.
It’s an unusual approach for a club in English football, but the prospect of owning a part of the club may appeal to supporters, even if they will have no say in any of the decisions made at Vicarage Road.
