Watford linked with move for another Brazilian as Javi Garcia looks to improve his squad in deal which could also help him retain star Richarlison.
Watford have been linked with a host of arrivals and departures this summer as Javi Garcia looks to put his own stamp on the Hornets.
According to reports from Turkey, Watford want to make it a hat-trick of Brazilians strutting their stuff at Vicarage Road with a move for Fenerbache star Josef de Souza.
The defensive midfielder, who has been likened to Manchester City star and fellow Brazilian Fernandinho, is the subject of an £8 million bid from Watford according to Turkish sports outlet Fotomac.
The report claims that talks are due to be held between Watford and the Istanbul giants this weekend and the selling club has given the green light to the transfer.
De Souza was keen to remain in Turkey but Fotomac claims Fenerbahce are planning a squad overhaul after Ali Koc was elected club president.
De Souza has also been interesting Watford’s Premier League rivals West Ham.
But the Hornets will hope their Brazilian contingent of Richarlison and ‘keeper Heurelho Gomes could lure him to Watford.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed an excellent season for Fenerbache, playing an instrumental role in the club’s title challenge which ultimately saw his side finish second – just three points behind champions Galatasaray.
And if Watford can snap de Souza up it may also help them retain Richarlison who has been interesting the likes of Everton, as reported by the Evening Standard.
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