Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores laughed off newspaper reports linking his striker and captain Troy Deeney to Arsenal in a January transfer move.

"I think it's completely impossible," he said. "His next step should be the national team. Why not? He is a reference of England with his style of English football. He is a passionate player."

Other top rated Hornet's players including top scorer Odion Ighalo and midfielder Etienne Capoue.

"I think the confidence of these players with Watford is very clear so I am completely sure these players keep here with Watford and after that I'm not sure."