Gossip: Watford closing in on Iheanacho
Watford are close to an agreement with La Liga club Sevilla to bring in former Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 28, on loan until the end of the season. (The 72), externalThe Hornets are also trying to hijack Hull City's deal to sign 31-year-old Southampton defender Charlie Taylor, who already has an agreement in place with the Tigers. (Football League World), externalWant more transfer news and rumours from the EFL? Read Wednesday's gossip column here.
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