Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores might not be quite done yet with his January transfer business, as the Spaniard is reportedly considering making a £10m swoop for out of favour Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero, as per The Sun.
The Hornets have already been busy in the market this week, capturing Nordin Amrabat from La Liga club Malaga - for £6million pounds on a three-and-a-half year deal - and Costel Pantilimon from Sunderland for an undisclosed fee. Now, Flores is looking to further reinforce his squad by securing the signature of Montero.
Playing second fiddle
The Ecuadorian was a big hit when he arrived at the Liberty Stadium from Liga X side Morelia in July 2014, but has quickly fallen out of favour since the sacking of Garry Monk and the arrival of Alan Curtis. Montero is now displeased with the treatment he has received from the club, and is looking for a move elsewhere.
The 26-year-old has played 48 times for Swansea, often impressing with his lightening quick speed on the flank. On more than one occasion he has embarrassed the opponent's corresponding defender with a piece of skill or a quick turn of pace, and is it easy to see why Flores might be looking to bring him to Vicarage Road.
Ongoing talks
Reportedly, Swansea and Watford have been haggling over an exact fee - now believed to be around £10m - for a week now, with negotiations halted due to the two clubs playing against each other on Monday night. The Hornets have, however, gotten to the stage where they will be looking for permission to speak to Montero directly before the end of the this week.
With Watford struggling in recent weeks - having not won a game during 2016, suffering four league defeats in a row - Flores will be looking to Montero to add that extra spark that has been missing of late, in order to get his side playing that confident, free-flowing football we have been so used to seeing from the Hornets in the Premier League this season.
Montero is believed to be open to a move away from the Liberty Stadium, but would prefer to go to a bigger club if given the opportunity to do so.
