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Watford looking at Sofiane Boufal from Lille but Almen Abdi, Steven Berghuis set to leave

By Sky Sports News HQ

Monday 25 July 2016 20:22, UK

Lille midfielder Sofiane Boufal (centre) vies with Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti (right) and Jeremy Morel.
Image: Lille midfielder Sofiane Boufal (C) could be on his way to Watford

Watford are one of a number of clubs interested in Lille forward Sofiane Boufal, Sky sources understand.

The French club are believed to value the 22-year-old Morocco international at more than £15m.

Boufal joined Lille from Angers in January 2015 and he scored 12 goals in 35 appearances last season, also securing his first Morocco call for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Cape Verde.

He is understood to be interested in a move to the Premier League club should Watford and Lille be able to agree a fee.

Two players who could be on their way out of Vicarage Road are midfielder Almen Abdi and striker Steven Berghuis.

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Almen Abdi celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Watford and Aston Villa
Image: Almen Abdi is being linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday

Abdi was a regular in Watford's first team last season but he is being linked with a move down to the Sky Bet Championship with Sheffield Wednesday.

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Berghuis joined the Hornets from AZ Alkmaar but all nine of his Premier League appearances came off the bench. Feyenoord are interested in taking the 24-year-old back to the Eredivisie.