​Watford are looking to improve their squad following yet another disappointing season. Under the new management of Marco Silva, Watford have prepared for their new campaign with a bid for Napoli midfielder Marques Loureiro, simply known as Allan; ​Football Italia reports.





According to Serie A forum and Udinese newspaper Il Messaggero Veneto, Watford are holding talks with the player through his former club Udinese for a move to Vicarage Road.

This was all possible due to the fact that both Napoli and Udinese are own by the Pozzo family, making negotiations easier for the Hornets.





The 26-year-old came from Udinese for €11.5m in a contract that lasts until 2019.





Allan caught the attention of Watford from his performance last year with one goal and five assists accompanied by an 86% passing accuracy average.

Napoli rate the Brazilian at €18m and look to put the deal forward as they already bear the caliber in midfield with the likes of Dries Mertens and Marek Hamšík in their squad.





Watford finished last season escaping relegation with 40 points at 17th place. With the new management behind them in the form of Marco Silva, Allan may just contribute to a significant improvement in Watford's performance come August in the Premier League.











