Watford willing to break club transfer record to land Saint-Maximin

 

Watford are prepared to make Nice forward Allan Saint-Maximin the most expensive player in the club’s history, claims Sky Sports.

 

Javi Gracia wants to bolster Watford’s offensive options this summer and has rekindled his interest in Saint-Maximin.

 

Watford were keen on Saint-Maximin at the start of the transfer window before switching their focus to Rennes winger Ismaila Sarr.

 

However, the Hornets have reverted back to Saint-Maximin due to spiralling costs involved in a deal for Sarr.

 

The Senegal international has been a star performer at this summer’s Africa Cup of Nations and has attracted interest from other clubs, forcing his price tag up.

 

Watford willing to break club transfer record to land Saint-Maximin

 

 

Saint-Maximin’s future at Nice, meanwhile, is uncertain after falling out with head coach Patrick Vieira towards the end of last season.

 

Watford are willing to eclipse the £18m they paid for Andre Gray in 2017 to sign Saint-Maximin in a £25m deal.

 

Only one player completed more dribbles in Europe’s top five leagues than the 22-year-old last season (143).