Watford owner Gino Pozzo has become concerned at the club’s form over the second half of the season and wants a new man to take the Hornets to the next level.

Mazzarri is the man Pozzo and Watford believe has the experience to push Watford forwards, with the 54-year-old Italian keen to manage in the Premier League.

It is understood Mazzarri moved to Manchester to learn English last year and has previously held talks with both Swansea City and Sunderland.