Watford ‘agree’ club-record Nottingham deal for Dennis
The offer was claimed to be in the region of £ 20 million, which would be a club-record fee, and Steve Cooper’s side look set to land their man.
Incoming reports suggest Watford have finally accepted a bid from Nottingham Forest for their Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Dennis.
The Super Eagles star enjoyed a stellar season at Vicarage Road. despite the club’s relegation.
Dennis produced 10 goals and six assists across 33 league games for the Hornets after signing for £ 3 million from Club Brugge.
Forest were said to be deliberating over whether to "formalise their interest" in the striker earlier this week, before it was reported on Thursday that the Reds had made an opening bid for Dennis .
The offer was claimed to be in the region of £ 20 million, which would be a club-record fee, and Steve Cooper’s side look set to land their man.
The Athletic have reported that Watford have accepted Forest’s bid for Dennis, with a deal "agreed in principle".
Though final negotiations are still ongoing it is claimed that personal terms have also been agreed upon with the player, while Club Brugge are set to receive a five per cent sell-on fee.
Adam Leventhal of The Athletic states that the exact structure of the deal remains ‘unclear’ but that Watford have been open to selling Dennis since returning to the Championship.
The Hornets are understood to value the forward at £20million and were only "ready to sell at the right price".
As Forest’s squad overhaul continues, Dennis will likely be partnering countryman Taiwo Awoniyi up front for Steve Cooper’s side this season.
The former Liverpool forward joined the Reds from Union Berlin for a record £17million and is one of 12 players to have arrived at the City Ground this summer.
