Former Atletico Madrid and Getafe coach Quique Sanchez Flores has received an official approach from Watford to take over the reins at Vicarage Road.

It is understood that the club have decided that Slavisa Jokanovic will not continue as manager - despite achieving promotion from the Championship to the Premier League - and Flores is the man that Watford want to replace him.

The former Valencia manager is living in Madrid but he has long had his sights on an opportunity in the Premier League. He came close to a move to West Brom around 18 months ago but it did not materialise.

Former Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores has received an official approach from Watford

Watford manager Slavisa Jokanovic could leave the club despite winning promotion to the Premier League

WATFORD MANAGERS IN LAST YEAR 1. Beppe Sannino (18/12/2013 - 31/08/2014) 2. Oscar Garcia (02/09/2014 - 29/09/2014) 3. Billy McKinlay (29/10/2014 - 07/10/2014) 4. Slavisa Jokanovic (07/10/2014-present) Advertisement

Impeccable sources close to the Spaniard confirmed to Sportsmail on Sunday that he has received an offer from Watford and that he is tempted.

He is likely to make a decision over the next few days. It is also believed he has 'significant offers' from elsewhere in Europe.

Flores has an excellent reputation in Spain after winning the Europa League with Atletico Madrid, where he managed players including David De Gea and Sergio Aguero, as well as David Silva and Juan Mata at Valencia.

Talks over a new contract with Jokanovic have reached an impasse with the Serb understood to be disappointed by Watford’s offer.

Jokanovic could leave the club despite taking them into the Premier League by finishing runners-up in the Championship.