AZ Alkmaar winger Steven Berghuis says he is open to a move to Watford but wants to ensure the Hornets have a strong chance of surviving in the Premier League.

The former Holland Under-21 international impressed in last season’s Eredivisie, scoring 11 goals in 24 matches. And that form has created interest from several sides - including the Golden Boys.

And the 23-year-old, speaking to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, says a move to Vicarage Road is possible if he is confident Watford can avoid relegation from the top flight.

He said: “I am certainly open to Watford but before I sign, I want to first make sure they have plenty of opportunities to survive in the Premier League and what exactly they have in mind for me.

“Playing in the Premier League would be fantastic, it's the dream of every footballer. I am also gratified by the interest of Watford, but I’m not only going to choose a move based on the competition level of the club.”

Berghuis began his career at FC Twente but made just 16 appearances for the club either side of a loan spell at VVV-Venlo.

He joined Alkmaar in 2012 for a reported fee of £400,000 and went on to make 27 appearances during the 2012/2013 season. However, only ten of those were starts.

The following campaign proved much more productive for Berghuis. He played 41 times for AZ and netted ten times.

However, the previous season was Berghuis’s most prolific and it may prove to be his last in Holland.