Watford striker Gray wanted by two Championship clubs
Watford striker Andre Gray is attracting interest from Championship sides Swansea City and West Brom, according to a report.
The 30-year-old has bagged 21 goals in 125 matches for the Hornets since joining from Burnley four years ago.
He has a good record in the Championship, having scored over 15 goals in consecutive seasons between 2014 and 2016.
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However, Gray has never been able to replicate that form in the top flight, meaning he could be sold by Watford.
According to Football Insider, West Brom were the first side to have registered their interest but they will now face competition from Swansea.
Both teams know that the forward’s contract expires in June 2022, which means he is likely to be on the move before the transfer window closes.
It’s thought that Swansea are weighing up a season-long loan before deciding whether to snap him up for free next year.
Xisco Munoz left Gray out of the squad for Watford’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Saturday, which they won 3-2.
He selected summer signing Emmanuel Dennis up front, and the Nigeria international soon repaid his faith with the opening goal at Vicarage Road.
Munoz can also use Troy Deeney, Ashley Fletcher and Cucho Hernandez in attack, which leaves no space for Gray in the match day squad.
Swansea, meanwhile, are looking to improve their forward line after allowing Andre Ayew to leave for free in July.
Swans boss Russell Martin has already brought in Joel Piroe from PSV and Kyle Joseph from Wigan, although Gray would improve his options further.
Elsewhere, Premier League side Arsenal are preparing to launch a new bid for Sheffield United shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale.
They’ve been frustrated with their early attempts to sign the Englishman but believe a new offer worth £28m will finalise proceedings.
Blades manager Slavisa Jokanovic was asked about Ramsdale recently.
He said: “I don’t have any intention to sell him. He will be in my starting 11 for the next game.
“He is a very good keeper and I am really happy working with him. He’s a really expensive keeper too.”
Ramsdale joined Sheff Utd from Bournemouth for £18.5m in August last year.