Juan Iturbe close to Watford deal

Premier League minnows Watford are close to sealing a loan agreement for Roma attacker Juan Iturbe.

The Hornets have surprised one and all this season and currently find themselves in the top half of the Premier League with 25 points.

Gazzetta dello Sport understands that both teams have finalized a deal which would see Iturbe make a short-term move to Vicarage Road in the New Year.

It is added that the Hornets will have the option of making the deal a permanent one at the end of the 2015-16 season.

Seventh-placed Watford host Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.