Report: Watford could sign Bournemouth youngster Joseph Oluwabusola

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A young goalkeeper has reportedly decided to leave Eddie Howe’s Cherries and he could join Premier League rivals Watford.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Joseph Oluwabusola could leave the South Coast to join Premier League rivals Watford, according to All Nigeria Soccer.

It has been a miserable start to the season for the Hornets and even the return of Quique Sanchez Flores, re-appointed after Javi Gracia paid the price for a disastrous run of results, could not prevent the Hornets from suffering an 8-0 thrashing at Manchester City on Saturday.

So Watford’s impressive form at youth level is at least some consolation.

Simon Clark has led the U18s to the top of the Professional Development League South after five wins from six to start the 2019/20 campaign, and reports emerging from Africa are suggesting that Watford could enhance their reserve ranks by signing an exciting shot-stopper.

Nigerian youth international Oluwabusola has caught the eye in Hertfordshire. All Nigeria Soccer claim that the teenager wants to leave Bournemouth and Watford are considering offering him a fresh start.

It remains to be seen why Oluwabusola is so keen to leave Bournemouth and, given Eddie Howe’s tendency to promote from within, his decision is something of a surprise.

Mark Travers made his debut in goal for The Cherries last season while Aaron Ramsdale is now firmly established as Bournemouth’s number one, just weeks after returning from a loan spell at AFC Wimbledon.