Odion Ighalo says he'll never forget his time with Watford.

The striker left Watford for Changchun Yatai in January.

Speaking to Sky Sports' Premier League Daily show, the 28-year-old said: "Words cannot express it because I had a really great time at Watford. The fans are still close to my heart. Everything around the club is just great.

"It was a pity I had to leave but I had to do what was best for me."

Meanwhile, Watford are tracking Juan Camilo Hernandez's progress on-loan with Huesca.

Hernandez has scored nine times for Huesca already this season.

Watford have never publicly confirmed Hernandez joined the club from his home country earlier this year.

But El Periodico de Aragon, a regional newspaper in the small north-eastern province of Spain where Huesca is based, understands that the club plan to loan him out to a La Liga side next season, with Huesca firmly in the frame should they achieve promotion.