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Watford plotting loan transfer swoop for Southampton’s Adam Armstrong but face competition from Championship rivals Boro

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WATFORD are interested in taking Southampton striker Adam Armstrong on loan.

Championship rivals Middlesbrough are also keen on the former Blackburn Rovers man but both face a battle in convincing him to drop back down a division.

Adam Armstrong struggled for goals since moving to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty

Armstrong, was prolific for Blackburn in the 2020/21 Championship season scoring 28 goals in 40 matches.

The 25-year-old earned a move to the Saints in a deal worth £15million last summer but struggled to make his mark in the Premier League.

The ex-Newcastle youngster scored on his debut away at Everton but managed just one more goal all season, against Aston Villa in November.

Armstrong was a fringe player for the second half of the season after losing his place in the side to Armando Broja and Che Adams.

Therefore Southampton are considering letting the forward leave on a temporary deal though they would need additions up top before doing so.

Another stumbling block to a deal for Watford and Boro is Armstrong’s reluctance to drop out of the Premier League.

The Saints would not loan to another top flight club as they are seen as direct rivals.

Southampton were keen to bring Broja back to the south coast after his loan spell from Chelsea last season but consider the potential fee of £30million too high, according to a SunSport exclusive.

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The St. Mary’s outfit are interested in Manchester City youngster Liam Delap, son of former Saints man Rory Delap.

Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have already secured two signings this summer, goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap.

Meanwhile they face a potential battle to keep hold of club captain James Ward-Prowse.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk

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