Bordeaux midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is the subject of interest from Watford.
TMW says Watford are in talks for Tchouameni with Bordeaux - which are willing to sell for €15m.
However, Watford deem the valuation excessive and are urging Bordeaux to reduce their price.
Tchouameni, 18, is a France U19 international and also qualifies for Cameroon.