Yaser Asprilla to be sold? Watford must sort these 4 issues before August 30th as he finally bid farewell
The past couple of seasons have seen the progress of Watford stagnate and a team that was once flying high in the Premier League are now struggling in the Championship.
For fans of the Hornets, this will be a concern, and they will be desperate to see their club return to the top flight sooner rather than later.
A key part of their hopes will be the transfer dealings, which will require many new additions as well as a handful of outgoings to supplement their financial position.
With no business currently achieved, the summer window may be a long ordeal. So, at Football League World we have identified some crucial areas Watford need to address before the August 30th deadline.
Imran Louza to leave permanently?
Imran Louza was signed from Nantes for a reported £8.5 million back in June 2021. However, since his arrival, it has gone all wrong with the midfielder making a minimal 60 appearances across his first three campaigns at Vicarage Road.
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Lorient, the 25-year-old has had somewhat of a resurgence and the Hornets believe now is a suitable time to cash in on him.
As per Ouest-France, there are clubs in both France and Spain scouting the player with an interest in completing a deal in the coming weeks.
With a contract running until 2028, a suitable fee would have to arrive, but it seems likely that Louza has made his last appearance in the black and yellow of Watford.
Watford in danger of losing Yaser Asprilla
One element that you cannot question about Watford is their ability to sign young, dynamic attackers. In the past, we have seen it with Ismaïla Sarr and Richarlison, and Yaser Asprilla is the latest in line.
However, his remarkable performances over the past two years have begun to attract attention from some of Europe’s top clubs and the Hornets’ hierarchy will be concerned.
Manchester United and Brighton are the two English clubs leading the list, but there are a host of other interested parties, including AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund.
Whilst fans will know Asprilla could be crucial to any promotion hopes they may hold next year, the £30 million price tag placed on the Colombian would allow for significant investment elsewhere.
His undoubted Premier League quality makes it seem likely that we could see him in the top tier next season.
For Watford, it is important they sort out any potential deal before the 30th of August, allowing for sufficient time to identify and purchase a replacement.
