Watford are eyeing VVV Venlo defender Tobias Pachonik.

The right-back, reports Voetbal International, is interesting Genoa, Sampdoria and Watford ahead of the January market.

All three clubs are in contact with Pachonik's agent, Ersin Akan.

"Tobias is indeed in good shape at various foreign clubs, but he is having a good time at VVV," said Akan. “He is not busy with a transfer, he only focuses on VVV and wants to help the club stay in the Eredivisie. He does not yet feel held back in Venlo. He is happy with the opportunities he gets."