State of play at Watford ahead of the final five days of the transfer window

Adam Drury Wed, 28 January 2026 at 9:30 am UTC·4 min read Five days of the January transfer window remain and Watford still have work to do to fulfil Javi Gracia's hope for defensive signings "as soon as possible". The club have been clear that Gracia's wishes, where possible, will be granted this month, and the head coach's public comments presumably mirror those he is making behind the scenes.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The Hornets have made a splash with the capture of Edoardo Bove on a five-and-a-half-year deal, but the midfielder is likely weeks away from action and Gracia stated after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Blackburn that he has "problems...