Josh King has added another 11 Premier League goals for Bournemouth this season and could swap the Cherries for Javi Gracia’s Watford.
Watford are interested in raiding Premier League rivals Bournemouth for the in-form forward Josh King this summer, according to Calciomercato.
The Norwegian international has enjoyed another fine season under Eddie Howe at the Vitality Stadium, scoring 11 goals in the top flight with the Cherries managing to comfortably avoid a relegation battle.
As a result, King is hoping to make the 2018/19 campaign the most prolific of his career with a tally of 16 from two years ago in his sights. The 27-year-old, who started out at Manchester United and joined Bournemouth in 2015, has formed a thrilling front three with Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser.
But Howe appears to be at risk of losing one of his star men with Watford hoping to lure King to Vicarage Road.
Javi Gracia’s Hornets have enjoyed an excellent season and are eighth in the table, but continue to be linked with a whole host of forwards with the likes of Andre Gray and Isaac Success struggling for goals.
King would likely cost more than the £18.5 million Watford paid for Gray, their current record signing. The Independent previously claimed that King is valued at £30 million.
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