Bournemouth and Watford interested in Micah Richards

Premier League newcomers Bournemouth and Watford will fight it out for the services of Manchester City defender Micah Richards, according to The Express.

The England international has had a torrid loan spell at Fiorentina and is expected to ready to the Citizens at the end of the season.

According to The Express, the newly promoted duo Bournemouth and Watford are keen on signing up the talented centre-back in the summer.

However, it has yet to be revealed whether Richards would be willing to drop down to a club fighting the relegation battle next season.