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Former Watford consultant Salerno backs interest in Igor Coronado

Igor Coronado of US Citta' di Palermo attends an autograph session at Palermo official store at Renzo Barbera Stadium on October 11, 2017 in Palerm...
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Watford have been reported to be keen on Igor Coronado.

Igor Coronado of US Citta' di Palermo attends an autograph session at Palermo official store at Renzo Barbera Stadium on October 11, 2017 in Palermo, Italy.

Former Watford transfer consultant Nicola Salerno has said he believes Igor Coronado would be a good signing for the Hornets.

Salerno worked for Watford between 2015 and 2016 after a previous spell at Leeds United.

Italian website Tuttomercatoweb reported in March that Watford are eyeing up Palermo midfielder Coronado.

The playmaker has enjoyed a terrific season in Italy’s Serie B, scoring nine goals and providing 10 assists.

Igor Coronado of Palermo celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Serie B match between US Citta di Palermo and Ascoli Picchio on February 27, 2018 in Palermo, Italy.

Speaking to Tuttomercatoweb last night, Salerno gave his thoughts on Coronado when quizzed about Watford’s links.

He said: “He is a strong player. The facts say it. The numbers give reason. He would do well everywhere. And then he already knows English football.”

Igor Coronado of Palermo scores his team's second goal during the Serie B match between US Citta di Palermo and Ascoli Picchio on February 27, 2018 in Palermo, Italy.

Coronado, 25, hails from Brazil and also holds an Italian passport so would not require a work permit.

He actually began his career in England with MK Dons before being released at just 18-years-old.

Coronado has since kicked on and the Dons will surely now be regretting not keeping him on their books, especially so if he returns to England with Watford.