Watford FC plotting move to sign 15-goal striker in €10m deal.
Watford have agreed in principle to pay €10 million for Red Star Belgrade forward Cherif Ndiaye.
According to Kurir, the Hornets may sign their second senior player during the transfer window.
Tom Cleverley’s team has already recruited James Abankwah on loan from Udinese, but they may still have some work to do in the striker department before the deadline on February 3rd.
Daniel Jebbison’s loan at Hertfordshire ended this month due to his lack of performance, and he was recalled by AFC Bournemouth.
Vakoun Bayo, meantime, may be an option, although he is only on loan at the moment, and the club will require more permanent signings in this area if they are to maximize their prospects of long-term success.
Mamadou Doumbia may be a valuable asset in the long run, but his playing time has been limited this season as a result of his summer transfer, which is not surprising given that he is just 18 years old.
Watford are close to signing Cherif Ndiaye.
Last weekend, the Hornets were connected with a move for Emmanuel Dennis, a potential striker option at Vicarage Road. However, they may not be able to finance a permanent or loan deal for him right now.
Sheffield Wednesday, another club interested in him, may not be able to offer him a contract.
Cleverley’s team may have discovered a striker option. According to Kurir, Red top Belgrade has accepted a €10 million bid in principle for its top striker, Ndiaye.
| Cherif Ndiaye’s 2024/25 campaign at Red Star Belgrade | |
|---|---|
| (All competitions) | |
| Appearances | 25 |
| Goals | 15 |
| Assists | 3 |
| (As of January 28th, 2025) | |
According to the same publication, discussions will likely intensify and conclude after Belgrade’s match against Young Boys on Wednesday evening.
This is Ndiaye’s final game with his current side before moving to England.
The player wants to negotiate a bigger wage than his present one, but obtaining a work visa should not be a problem. The Hornets aim to recruit him as quickly as feasible.
Watford could richly benefit from Cherif Ndiaye signing
Ndiaye is undoubtedly at the prime of his career right now, so the Hornets should get to see him at his finest.
They will be thrilled to bring him in after seeing him prosper in Serbia, if they can finalize a contract.
This appears to be a relatively low-risk move, despite the Hornets paying a considerable sum for him.
It may be argued that they should have opted for a young player who can develop and be sold for a profit, but Ndiaye is still young enough to have a significant influence in the medium term, and he could be an exceptional addition.
It will be interesting to observe how he reacts now that a move appears to be imminent.
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