Richarlison was unhappy Watford sacked Marco Silva (Picture: Getty)

Watford are set to hand Richarlison a new contract in a bid to fend off interest from Chelsea, reports say.

The Hornets are in the midst of a transition period after Marco Silva was sacked last week, but the club have already named a new manager.

Javi Garcia has taken over from Silva and will aim to steer Watford out of a worrying stretch of form.

Watford have been beaten seven times in ten Premier League games and the club will need to move fast to keep hold of their best players.


Richarlison reacted to the sacking of Silva by posting an angry face emoji when news broke of the departure of his manager.



The Brazilian moved to dispel speculation about his future by insisting he was looking forward to a new era at Watford, but Chelsea have been tipped to pounce on the uncertainty at the club.

Richarlison is a key feature of Watford’s team (Picture: Getty)

? — Richarlison Andrade (@richarlison97) January 21, 2018

Marco Silva was sacked last weekend by Watford (Picture: REUTERS)

The Daily Star claim Watford will move quickly to address the issue and will offer Richarlison an improved contract.

The 20-year-old is a key player in the Wtaford side and has scored five goals and provided five assists in 24 Premier League appearances this season.

Only Abdoulaye Doucoure has scored more goals than Richarlison for Watford this season and the left winger is a vital source of creativity.

Richarlison is a goal scoring left winger (Picture: Getty)

Antonio Conte wants reinforcements this month (Picture: Reuters)

Richarlison was linked with Chelsea last summer (Picture: Reuters)

The Blues were linked with Richarlison last summer, before Watford managed to convince the attacker to join them.

Chelsea have been linked with a host of attackers this transfer window, with the signing of a striker the priority for the club.

Antonio Conte seems to be closing in on a double deal for Roma pair Edin Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri.

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