Watford are a step closer to landing Inter Milan midfielder Saphir Taider.

Taider has been left out of Inter's squad for their preseason trip to China and is up for sale.

Dz Foot says Watford are in contact with Inter for the midfielder, though are holding back from closing a deal as they consider all options.

Taider had a short spell with Southampton last season and is open to returning to the Premier League.

Watford could move for Taider, however, after being beaten by PSG to the signing of Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli over the weekend.