Watford plan move for Etienne Capoue

Watford are planning a move for Tottenham Hotspur flop Etienne Capoue. The French defensive midfielder had been told he is free to leave White Hart Lane.

The midfielder fell behind Ryan Mason as Spurs' first choice defensive midfield anchorman and is now set to quit North London is pursuit of regular football. Watford have been given a healthy budget to spend on new players this summer and it is known that defensive reinforcement is said to be the club's top transfer priority. 20Capoue has 3 years remaining on his contract with Spurs.