Watford is working on signing Nigeria's Daniel Daga. Credit: Luis ROBAIO/AFP
Watford are working on an ambitious bid to snatch Daniel Dagu from under the noses of the biggest European clubs in Nigeria under 20s.
The 16-year-old defensive midfielder was on Vicarage, sources say Road at the weekend to watch the first league match against QPR. . Champions League clubs have been following him since he played above his age group and starred in the Under-20 World Cup this summer, where he impressed in Nigeria's play-off victory over Argentina.
Milan were looking for him in the tournament and were discussing the transfer of the teenager, who played for One Rocket FC and Dakkada FC in his home country, although the departure of Paolo Maldini as sporting director opened the door for rivals.
Watford enter among English clubs looking to take advantage of the FA's new 'Significant Elite Contribution' (ESC) rules, which allow clubs to earn two wildcard team spots for ESC players who do not meet current work permit requirements.< /p>
Daga will certainly be considered a player who has the potential to reach the top. He was invited to train with the senior Nigerian team, but was unable to do so only due to injury, although he is expected to be invited to play with them this season. After he started his career, he was compared to John Obi Mikel, a Nigerian who had a brilliant career at Chelsea.
Despite not being promoted last season, Watford could provide a clearer path to the first team compared to some of the Champions League clubs that have been chasing Daga.
Daga will be one of them in the future. for the club and they are also looking for first team players for Valerien Ismael's team this season. They are leading the charge for Sori Kaba, who helped Cardiff City stay in the Championship while on loan last season. He could leave Danish Midtjylland for £2m.
Vicente Guaita refuses to play for Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has refused to play in pre-season friendlies in an attempt to leave the club, Roy Hodgson has revealed.
The 36-year-old Spaniard ceded his No. 1 position to Sam Johnston at the end of the season. last season and did not travel to the US on the club's pre-season tour as he wants to leave Selhurst Park after five years at the club.
He was signed in 2018 on a free transfer after playing for Getafe in La Liga and establishing himself as a top player during his time in the Premier League. However, Hodgson told Scandinavian broadcaster Viaplay that his goalkeeper is refusing to play this summer.
“He (Sam Johnston) is the only choice at the moment because Guaita has become disillusioned with the club. and said he would like to move on,” Hodgson said. «He refuses to play our games yet.
Vicente Guaita has so far refused to participate in any of Palace's pre-season games. Photo: The Daily Mail NMC Pool/IHN
“The complication is that he has a one-year contract. It should be up to the club to decide, not him. He made it clear to everyone that he didn't want to be here and compete with Sam Johnston. So Sam Johnston is No. 1 and Remy Matthews is No. 2.”
Meanwhile, new player Matheus Franca will miss the start of the season with an injury. The 19-year-old striker, signed for an initial £17m, will not be ready for Palace's first Premier League game against Sheffield United on Saturday.
«A young lad from Brazil whom we very much appreciate estimating hopefully won't be available because he has an injury he takes care of,» said Hodgson, who has seen the departures of Wilfrid Zaha, Luka Milivojevic and Jack Butland this summer, as well as the retirement of James McArthur.
< p > «We lack a team and we know what needs to be done,» added Hodgson. «I'm optimistic that by the end of the transfer window this squad will be stronger.»
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