Watford midfielder Ben Watson is being linked with Sunderland.

The Watford Observer says Sunderland are yet to make a move for Watson.

National media reports have suggested the 31-year-old's departure from Vicarage Road is imminent, although sources close to the Stadium of Light tell a different story.

Watson, with Watford since 2014, failed to make a single Premier League start last season, and was sent off on one of his four substitute appearances under Walter Mazzarri.