Watford are one of the clubs in the race to sign Barcelona youngster Chadi Riad in the summer window.
The defender’s deal expires in 2024 and the La Liga side have an option to extend it for a year. The two parties are aware they will not continue together next season and are looking for the best possible solution in this window.
That’s according to Sport, who explain the Catalan club have already received offers from clubs in Spain and the Championship, where Watford are in the mix.
Among these clubs, it’s said the Hornets and UD Almería are the two to have shown ‘most interest’ in the 20-year-old.
The newspaper adds second division Spanish clubs, Sporting de Gijón and Andorra, along with Eredivisie side RKC Waalwjik, are also looking at the centre-back.
Xavi Hernández’s side are ready to let the Moroccan leave either on loan or in a permanent deal for around €4m.
If it’s the former, the report states Barca will extend his deal until 2025 and then include a purchase option.
Riad has made only one appearance for Barcelona’s senior team and that came in their 2-1 win over CA Osasuna last season.
