Manchester United defender Ethan Laird is set to join Watford on a season-long loan deal.
Laird has been involved with the Manchester United first-team during their pre-season tour this summer. The young defender spent time on loan at Swansea and Bournemouth last season, helping to continue his progression as a young defender.
The 20-year-old is yet to make his Premier League debut for Manchester United, and he may have to wait a little while longer.
Laird is close to agreeing a deal to take him to Championship side Watford on a season-long loan, according to Manchester Evening News.
Watford recently appointed Rob Edwards as their manager, after Roy Hodgson left the club following their relegation from the Premier League.
Edwards operated a wing-back system during his time at Forest Green, a formation that would suit Laird’s attributes.
During his time at Swansea, Laird loved to get forward playing as a wing-back, and he will be given the same opportunity to do so if he completes his move to Watford.
With Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot both failing to nail down the right-back spot, Manchester United fans will be hoping Laird can progress on loan and be ready to make the step up to Premier League football.
Watford is in Hertfordshire, not London.