Watford manager Aidy Boothroyd is supposedly in the race to sign Republic of Ireland U21 forward Roy O′Donovan.
With Boothroyd watching during a scouting trip to Ireland, the Cork City man, 21, scored once and hit the post in his side′s 2-0 triumph over Waterford United Tuesday.
And as O′Donovan′s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, there are rumours he could be available for a cut-price €500,000 (£330,000).
However, Watford would face competition from several sides should they firm up their interest in the youngster.
Nottingham Forest manager Colin Calderwood has supposedly been trailing O′Donovan for almost a year and is thought to be ready to make his move next week.
Hull and Fulham have also been linked with a move for the player, who has scored 20 goals in 4 months for Cork so far this season.
