Watford winning Holebas race

Watford are leading the race to sign Greek international defender Jose Holebas from Roma.

Reports from Italian media source Il Tempo claim the Serie A giants have received offers from two European clubs for the 30-year-old, who joined Roma from Olympiakos in 2014.

Despite making over 20 first-team appearances last term, the Giallorossi are expected to bring in a new left-back as competition for Ashley Cole and are said to be willing to let Holebas leave for the right price.

Watford are believed to have bid for the former 1860 Munich defender, along with an unnamed Turkish club, and SiaS understands the Hornets are moving closer to agreeing a deal.

Meanwhile, Roma are reportedly targeting Monaco's Layvin Kurzawa as Holebas' replacement, should the Greek ace move on.