Watford

Ahead of the Hornets' second home game of the season, where they host Burnley, here's everything you need to know.

I’d prefer to go there now because we will have a very good idea of where we are with the squad afterwards.” “I have huge respect for what he [Vincent Kompany] did as a player and as a man as well, because I like the way he talks. He has been very successful with that so far in the first couple of games.

Watford boast plenty of attacking flair but their gritty ability to cling on to slender leads could prove just as crucial in any promotion bid this season.

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Moses had a great season with Nantes last season. And even more coincidental would be that Dennis was a part of the Watford squad. The pacy and witty Nigerian forward was one of the best performers as the Yellow canaries went on a fairytale run in France.

Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis' move to Nottingham Forest has been confirmed. The Super Eagles forward was left out of Watford's squad for.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Edwards said:: “It’s progressing. I said in the media yesterday that everyone who we picked in the squad tonight would be fully focused and with us, and so that one’s progressing.” And Watford manager, Rob Edwards confirmed that the player’s exit ‘is progressing’.

Waford have rejected an offer from Turkey for Nigerian defender despite his limited playing time at the club.

The new season has continued like the last for him as he has only featured for a few minutes in the opening games of the season. Ekong played 16 times in the first half of last season but was condemned to the bench when he came back featuring mostly as an unused substitute and when used, in bit part roles. The Black Sea Storm enquired about the former Udinese defender with a loan offer with an option to buy for £1.7m.

Sky Bet Championship, Watford have turned down Trabzonspor's offer for defender William Troost-Ekong. Troost-Ekong has barely featured for the Hornets.

Troost-Ekong has three years remaining on his contract with the club. The centre-back was a second half substitute in Watford’s 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion on Monday. Troost-Ekong has barely featured for the Hornets since returning from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations early this year.

There is no space for any Nigerian international in the Hornets squad that face Burnley tonight. | Pulse Nigeria.

However, Edwards confirmed before the start of the season that Bachmann would be the club's first choice. Ekong was in Watford's squad for the first two games, coming on as a late sub in the clash against the Baggies. However, Kalu has not been involved for The Hornets so far. The Super Eagles goalkeeper was not in the squad for The Hornets' opening two games of the season, with Watford boss Rob Edwards choosing Ian Bachmann and Ben Hammer as his goalkeepers.

Watford have accepted a bid in the region of £20million ($24.4m) from Nottingham Forest for striker Emmanuel Dennis, The Athletic understands.

It is believed personal terms have been agreed. Watford owner Gino Pozzo was determined to get the right fee for his player and Forest have now met the valuation. It is believed that Dennis is scheduled to have his Forest medical today and therefore will not be included in the Watford squad for the match against Burnley tonight.

Tom Cleverley celebrates scoring against Burnley. ... Tom Cleverley marked his 33rd birthday with the only goal of the game as 10-man Watford defeated Burnley to ...

“In the first half they were better than us but in the second we could feel the tide was turning,” Kompany said. Cleverley was hurt by a challenge in the act of scoring, however, and did not reappear for the second half. Fortunately for Watford Cleverley was not as profligate when he was presented with his chance in first-half stoppage time, and he slotted home to put the hosts ahead.

Graham Taylor took charge of his first competitive game for Watford on this day in 1977, facing Reading in the first leg of the League Cup first round.