Watford join Middlesbrough in race to sign Premier League player

Alex Crook of Talksport claims that the Hornets want to include the goalie in Tom Cleverley’s starting lineup prior to the deadline of February 3. This season, Daniel Bachmann has been the team’s first choice in goal, but Jonathan Bond is now the main backup due to an ankle ligament injury. Given that the Austrian will be out for a considerable amount of time, finding a new goalkeeper at Vicarage Road may be a major aspect of their operations this winter.

However, no decision regarding his future is anticipated anytime soon, thus it is still unclear who the favorites are to win the race to sign him. It is thought that Bournemouth will not consent to any potential deal until after their Premier League match against Chelsea in the middle of the week. Travers will be required because Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has been Andoni Iraola’s first choice this season, will not be able to play against the Blues on January 14.

The promotion struggle between Middlesbrough and Watford

Given that Watford and Middlesbrough are both vying for a play-off spot, Travers’ January destination might have a significant impact on the competition for a top six spot. Cleverley’s team is now in ninth place in the Championship standings, with just four points separating them. Despite having played one more game than Watford at this point in the season, the Teesside team is in fifth place. Watford’s 4-1 loss to Fulham on Thursday night knocked them from the FA Cup, so they will now be concentrating entirely on finishing in the top six of the league.

Watford would benefit from signing Travers on loan.

Although Bachmann has performed admirably for Watford in the championship, the team’s goalkeeping choices are generally somewhat small. If they can get it over the finish line, Cleverley’s team would benefit greatly from adding a seasoned goalie like Travers. This season, the 25-year-old has made four appearances in the Premier League and has performed admirably each time. However, this would be a fantastic addition to the Hornets if he is prepared to drop to the Championship, where he assisted the Cherries in being promoted in 2022.

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