Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong is being lined up for a return to the Premier League.

The Mirror says new Watford manager Javi Gracia is on the lookout for his first signing at the club.

And Ndong appears to be his top target.

The club had their sights on the 23-year-old under the command of former boss Marco Silva and Gracia looks to still be interested in bringing the player to Vicarage Road on loan for the rest of the season.

Ndong joined Sunderland for a club record £13.6 million in 2016.