Watford chief sends Sporting warning: we want to keep Irankunda | OneFootball

Watford CEO Scott Duxbury addressed for the first time the possible transfer of Nestory Irankunda to Sporting. Although he insisted he wants to keep the winger, the executive admitted that the English club is ready to look for a replacement if the sale goes through.

"We want to keep Irankunda and all our wingers so that we can continue to be a competitive team. However, we know what the market is like and, if he leaves, we know we have to buy," he told the ‘Watford Observer’, also revealing that he tried to convince the player to stay: "I tried to persuade him to stay one more year to help us achieve our objectives".

Watford have not received any other offers for Irankunda, but are looking to increase the amounts linked to performance-related bonuses. If it accepts Sporting’s offer, Duxbury guarantees that the English club will have "funds to go into the market" and secure a replacement for the winger.

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