Watford and Udinese are both owned by the Pozzo family and the connection between the two clubs has seen them carry out various operations.
The latest deal took place on Thursday, when Samir joined the Hornets on a permanent deal. The Brazilian has signed a contract that will keep him at Vicarage Road until 2025.
Prior to the defender arriving in England, reports, at least in Italy, have discussed Claudio Ranieri’s side possibly sending Christian Kabasele in the opposite direction. This is again mentioned in today’s edition of Tuttosport.
international is ‘mentioned as an exchange pawn’, meaning both the Premier League club and Udinese wanted to include Kabasele as the part of the operation for the South American.
Tuttosport explain the track leading the 30-year-old, to the Serie A side is ‘hot’.
However, they also make it clear so far, ‘there is no confirmation yet’ on a deal to take Kabasele to Udinese.
