Ismael looking at recruiting in defence before window shuts
Mattie Pollock’s transfer request was followed by rumours that Ryan Porteous might be on his way to Italy, and while Valerien Ismael didn’t rule out either leaving he made it clear it will only be if it allows Watford to bring in someone that makes the squad better.
“With Mattie Pollock we have a clear statement with him, and we said if someone comes in then he can go out,” said Ismael.
“But as long as someone has not come in then he has to stay here, and be focussed on the team.
“He is a part of our team, and we expect him to be focussed because at any time we could need him.
“We want full engagement and full performance from him for the club.
“The other one with Porteous is only rumours and we don’t want to make any comment.
“The only thing I can tell you is that over the next five days anything can happen.
“We are aware of the market and we try to make sure that what we can add to our squad will be better.”
The Watford head coach pointed out that by bringing in Dennis, he felt confident he had made the Hornets squad stronger.
“I think by adding Dennis we are now better in some positions and we will do exactly the same in the defence, but always making sure that we find a player who is right for us and will make us better,” he said.
