Odds update: Bookies cut Watford into 8/1 favourites to sign Bacary Sagna

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Watford are reportedly linked with a move for Bacary Sagna.

Popular bookmakers SkyBet have installed Watford as one of the favourites to sign former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna this summer.

The 34-year-old is without a club after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola decided against giving the defender a new contract at the end of last season.

Watford already have Daryl Janmaat as the club’s first choice right-back, while Marco Silva has added Spanish right-back Kiko Feminia from Alaves on a free transfer to boost his defensive set up.

However, SkyBet believes that Watford could still be interested in signing the Frenchman, and are 8/1 favourites ahead of Newcastle United and West Brom for his signature.

Sagna would come as a free transfer, and would be a smart signing for the club. The French right-back, who has 65 international caps under his belt, is a vastly experienced Premier League defender who would add depth and quality to Silva’s squad.

What he can bring is leadership qualities in the dressing room and a wealth of experience. At 34, he may not play week in week out, but is still capable of making significant contribution to the side.

Crystal Palace are given odds of 6/4 to sign Sagna, while Southampton are ranked third at 6/1 ahead of Marseille.