Former Inter midfielder Esteban Cambiasso turned down the Watford job before they hired Nigel Pearson, it’s reported in Italy.

The Premier League side is owned by the Pozzo family, who also run Serie A outfit Udinese.

According to Calciomercato.com, Watford representatives met with Cambiasso in Milan last week to discuss the possibility of taking the job after Quique Sanchez Flores was sacked.

Cambiasso is qualified with his coaching badges and was assistant manager to Colombia’s Jose Pekerman at the 2018 World Cup.

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Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu could return to Milan one day, as his agent Albert Botines said he “still has strong ties to the club.”

The Spanish 25-year-old is apparently not out to hide his wish for a return to Italy and his agent claims “the Milan fans write to him” still.

“He has signed a new five-year contract at Watford and is tied to the club for a long period," Botines told Sky Sport Italia at the Wyscout Forum.

“He had a great campaign last season.”

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Watford and Villarreal sent scouts to watch Brescia defender Andrea Cistana play against Juventus.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, the representatives of the two clubs were in the stands of the Stadio Rigamonti last night.

Juve fought back from an early goal to win 2-1.

Cistana is a 22-year-old centre-back who can also be used on the right side of defence.

He is a product of the Brescia youth academy and had loan spells at Ciliverghe and Prato before returning to base.

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Stefano Okaka has returned to Udinese from Watford, but assured it was “love at first sight and my priority was to return here. I had offers, but needed to feel happy.”

The forward had already spent January to June in Udine on loan, scoring six goals in 16 games, but had to wait until the last minutes of transfer deadline day to return.

“I was under contract in June and therefore had to go back to Watford,” said the Italy international in his Press conference.

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Stefano Okaka “felt like I was coming home” when returning to Udinese from Watford on transfer deadline day.

The forward had already spent the last six months of the previous campaign here on loan and made the move permanent on September 2.

“It was a wonderful sensation, above all setting foot in the Dacia Arena,” Okaka told Udinews TV.

“We had a great ending to the season and it felt like I was coming home, because I felt welcomed with open arms from my very first day here.

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Former Italy striker Stefano Okaka has officially re-joined Udinese from Watford on a three-year deal.

The 30-year-old centre-forward had played for Udinese from January to June this year on loan, scoring six goals in 16 Serie A appearances.

His former clubs include Roma, Brescia, Bari, Fulham, Spezia, Parma and RSC Anderlecht, while Cagliari were also reported to be in for him.

Okaka is an Italy international with four senior caps under his belt, albeit not recently, as his career never quite took off.

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Udinese have officially signed Sweden winger Ken Sema on a season-long loan from Watford.

The deal is another example of the close relationship between the two clubs, both of whom are owned by the Pozzo family.

Sema joined Watford from Ostersunds FK last summer and went on to play 22 times for the Hornets, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

However, the 25-year-old did not take part in either of their first two Premier League fixtures.

He has six caps for Sweden and can play anywhere down the left-hand side.

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Udinese have agreed a deal to sign Watford and Sweden winger Ken Sema, according to Sportitalia.

Due to the close relationship between the two clubs and Sema’s contract still having four years left to run, Udinese are expected to take him on loan.

The 25-year-old joined Watford from Ostersunds FK last summer and went on to play 22 times for the Hornets, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

However, he does not figure in their plans this season and will instead fill the void on the Zebrette’s left flank.

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Roma could offer Robin Olsen plus €15m for Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu, considering him a cheaper alternative to Milan’s Suso.

The Giallorossi have been seeking players suited to new Coach Paulo Fonseca’s 4-3-3 system.

Suso was their first choice, but the €40m asking price was considered excessive.

According to Radio Centro Suono Sport, Roma are turning their focus towards Spain international Deulofeu.

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Torino are trying to bring Watford left-back and former Bologna man Adam Masina back to Serie A.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports Toro have opened talks with Watford over a potential deal for Masina.

The 25-year-old joined the Hornets for €5m last summer, but he went on to play just 14 times in the Premier League.

Prior to his spell in England, the ex-Italy Under-21 international made 131 appearances for Bologna.

The Granata, for their part, are stepping up their plans in the transfer market after they were admitted to the Europa League.

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