Should Crystal Palace make a move for Watford midfielder Ben Watson?

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Watford could be willing to sell Ben Watson. Should Crystal Palace bring back their former player?

According to the Express (printed edition; August 18 – page 60), Watford are set for a clear-out, and that could spell the end for midfielder Ben Watson at the club.

The 32-year-old joined Watford from Wigan Athletic in 2015, and has established himself as a key player for the club.

Last season, he made 35 Premier League appearances for the club, scoring two goals.

However, new manager Marco Silva is looking to sculpt the squad to his own taste, and has made seven signings already.

Watford have signed three midfielders -Tom Cleverley, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Will Hughes – this summer, and Silva could sell Watson to balance the books.

Should Crystal Palace be interested in signing Watson?

Watson started his youth career with Palace, and spent seven seasons at the club. He made 189 appearances for the Eagles, and scored 20 goals.

Although his departure from the club wasn’t a memorable one (he refused to sign a contract extension that would have made him highest paid player at the club), Palace should welcome back a player of his quality.

Furthermore, he has a contract till 2018 and would come at a decent price. For a player of his calibre and experience, he would be a brilliant signing for Palace.