Hornets favourites for Walker

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Hornets favourites for Walker

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Skysports.com understands that Watford are leading the chase for Middlesbrough's defensive midfielder Josh Walker.

Walker is currently down Gordon Strachan's pecking order and has not featured in the Championship so far this season.

The 21-year-old, who had loan spells with Northampton and Rotherham last term, did feature in their Carling Cup 2-1 win over Chesterfield.

Walker is a graduate of Middlesbrough's productive youth academy and was part of their successful FA Youth Cup side in the 2003/04 season.

Hornets boss Malky Mackay is now set to land the youngster permanently, although he is also attracting interest from elsewhere.