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Thursday 19 July 2012 11:00, UK
Image:Maunel Alumunia: Goalkeeper has agreed a deal to join Watford after leaving Arsenal
Sky Sports understands Watford are poised to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.
Zola hopes to clinch move for former Gunners goalkeeper
Sky Sports understands Watford are poised to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.
Almunia is available on a free transfer after leaving the Gunners this summer and Watford boss Gianfranco Zola is keen to bring him to Vicarage Road.
The Spanish shot-stopper found himself down the pecking order at Emirates Stadium last season and he had a spell out on loan at West Ham.
Zola is keen to bolster his goalkeeping options with Scott Loach poised to leave the club for Ipswich and he has targeted a move for the 35-year-old.
Almunia is thought to have agreed a deal in principle to move to Vicarage Road and the club are hoping to finalise the move in the next 24 hours.
